My research interests include working-class representation in public collections, the role of public art collections in society and extended interpretations of collections care.
A summary of recent activities
Knowing the rules, knowing the risks
Exploring the challenges working-class artists have getting on in the art world. Commissioned by Freelands Foundation for their annual research report compiled by Dr. Kate McMillan
Introduction to the Working Class British Art Network
British Art Network Newsletter
What's Your Working Class? Podcast
Interview with Aidan Teplitzky
Decorating Dissidence Podcast
Interview with Suzanna Petot
Curating Care and Community
A talk illustrating the duty of care a collection has outside of the responsibility to care for the acquired object. For Early Career Curator Group.
Jo Spence, Beyond the Family Album: A Collaborative Approach to Self-portraiture
Understanding British Portraits Annual Seminar, National Portrait Gallery, Nov 2019
Book review: A Restless Art by Francois Matarasso, Museums Association Journal, May 2019