I am a Lecturer in Art History at the University of Kent, Canterbury. I teach a range of modules, spanning Classicism and Baroque, Costume and Fashion, History and Theory of Curating, and Piccasso Controversies to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. I am also an Editor for the 10-year art catalogue of Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery.goes here

My doctoral research explored the evolution from sculpture to installation art, focusing on Milan and New York postwar art landscapes. Starting from the uncanny and political implications of three-dimensional art as a fluid entity interacting with the space and the viewers, my research is now investigating sculpture as a queer art form mobilising fixed categories of identity, sexuality, and gender by questioning the assumed objectivity of mainstream perception.

I am currently writing a book chapter investigating the intersections between esotericism and activism within esoteric practices based on visual elements at their core. The aspect of my work that I am most excited about is the intersection between iconographic analysis and social enquiry. 

I am passionate about both teaching and researching. Working as a Lecturer allows me to balance the two. I am proud of being a teacher and contributing to the development of such brilliant and curious young minds.

As a CHASE Doctoral Researcher, I did my best to make the most out of the many training opportunities available. Writing retreats in particular were game changers for overcoming my performance anxieties related to writing and getting the work done.

I undertook a placement at Drawing Room in London. That experience opened my eyes to how many creative ways there are to make art a tool for social awareness and transformation. Working as an exhibition researcher at Drawing Room deeply influenced my understanding of the societal role of art and what public institutions can do in this regard. It deeply shaped my career aspirations.

Good question! To be honest, I don’t know. What I know is that teaching and researching what I am passionate about makes me feel a sense of purpose that I rarely felt before. And I will use this as a compass for my next career choices.

Focus on your true passions. You are going to commit yourself to several years of study and research, so you must be genuinely passionate about your area of study. Don’t be afraid of changing the focus of your research if needed. As human beings, we change and evolve, and our interests change with us. Instead of sticking to something that is no longer relevant to you, try to develop it towards a direction that better reflects your interests. And make an effort to uncover and show the coherence that ties different moments of your research development together.