Graham Ramsay

Graham Ramsay is a Reader in Contemporary Art Practice at The Glasgow School of Art, where he has been actively involved in creating and exhibiting mixed media art, installations, and conceptual works. His practice often involves collaboration with artist John Beagles, blending performance, sculpture, and critical commentary on societal norms.

Ramsay's research interests span contemporary art, performance art, and conceptual installations. His work explores themes such as ethical dilemmas, labor dynamics, and urban culture through experimental formats and a distinctively Glasgow-centric lens. Collaborative projects with Beagles are a recurring theme, including artefacts like ventriloquist dummy self-portraits and thematic exhibitions.

Recent exhibitions include

• Black Pudding Self-Portrait (2024) at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
• NHOTB & RAD (2023) at Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
• Do They Owe Us a Living? (2023) as an artefact

These works highlight his focus on Glasgow's contemporary art scene and collaborative methodologies.

His publications range from the book Management Joy (2020) to experimental artefacts like Uncle Chop Chop (2016) and When Humour Becomes Painful - New Meat (2005), which combine sculpture, video art, and performance. His academic contributions also include articles such as Art & Work (2019), reflecting on art practice and labor.