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Research interests
I am interested in how contemporary museum exhibitions represent histories of European colonialism and how these histories are engaged with by audiences. I assess what role museum exhibitions in Europe play in mediating how people engage with the colonial past.
Many European museums are currently experimenting with exhibiting colonialism, yet are guided by an ill-defined discourse of decolonisation. My research contributes to an understanding of what decolonising in the museum means in practice by focusing on the impact of exhibitionary practices on audiences, which has been neglected in museum studies and practice.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, University College London
Award Date: 31 Oct 2019
Bachelor, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 30 Jun 2013
External positions
Organising Committee Member, The Museum of British Colonialism
2019 → …
Exhibition Curator. The Museum of Richmond
2018 → 2019
Senior Policy Advisor. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
2014 → 2018
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