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Afterall Research Centre at Central Saint Martins Supports Postgraduate Exhibition Studies and Doctoral Research

institutional · 2026-04-20

The Afterall Research Centre, part of Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts London, fosters discussions and encourages future initiatives beyond specific projects. It is associated with the MRes Art: Exhibition Studies, a two-year program that examines contemporary art history through the lens of exhibitions, overseen by David Morris and Helena Vilalta. Recent guest speakers have included Maria Tereza Alves and Kim West. The Centre also assists doctoral students, with inquiries directed to Adeena Mey and Elisa Adami. Current research scholars are Sunil Shah (2020–), Niloofar Taatizadeh (2020–), Vija Skangale (2021–), Agnese Politi (2023–), Abbie Vickress (2023–), and Sab Koh Li-Lin (2024–). Additionally, the University of the Arts London provides a range of research programs, while Research Network UAL facilitates activities to enrich the experience.

Key facts

  • Afterall Research Centre is part of Central Saint Martins, UAL.
  • The Centre supports groups of researchers and creates an environment for debate.
  • It is linked to the MRes Art: Exhibition Studies postgraduate pathway.
  • The MRes pathway focuses on exhibition history and how artworks are encountered.
  • The course lasts two years and is taught three days per week.
  • David Morris and Helena Vilalta lead the Exhibition Studies pathway.
  • The Centre supports doctoral candidates; enquiries go to Adeena Mey and Elisa Adami.
  • Six current research students are listed with their projects and supervisors.

Entities

Artists

  • David Morris
  • Helena Vilalta
  • Maria Tereza Alves
  • María Berríos
  • Elena Filipovic
  • Pablo Lafuente
  • Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt
  • Paul O’Neill
  • Gayatri Sinha
  • Kim West
  • Adeena Mey
  • Elisa Adami
  • May Adadol Ingawanij
  • Lucy Steeds
  • Pat Naldi
  • Alison Green
  • Graham Ellard
  • Nela Milic
  • Catalina Mejia Moreno
  • Rathna Ramanathan
  • Stephanie Sherman
  • Joanne Morra
  • Sunil Shah
  • Niloofar Taatizadeh
  • Vija Skangale
  • Agnese Politi
  • Abbie Vickress
  • Sab Koh Li-Lin

Institutions

  • Afterall Research Centre
  • Central Saint Martins
  • University of the Arts London
  • University of Westminster
  • Edinburgh College of Art
  • Research Network UAL

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Georgia
  • Iran
  • Western Europe

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