John Potts

John Potts is a Professor at Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture. His research focuses on intersections of art, technology, cultural history, and environmental studies. Notable projects include digitizing the Kaldor Public Art Projects Archive and curating residencies with AMCOS/APRA. He explores themes like ghosts in cultural memory, digital archives, and science-art collaborations at Bundanon.

Key research interests include:

• Ghost studies and haunted cultural spaces
• Archival preservation and digital curation
• Science-art interdisciplinary projects
• Postcolonial memory and displacement narratives
• Charisma in media and celebrity culture

Recent publications analyze future anxieties across eras, digital authorship, and environmental art installations. He has secured 20+ research grants, including ARC-funded projects and artist residencies. Collaborations with institutions like Bundanon Trust highlight his commitment to public art and environmental engagement.

Current activities include curating exhibitions, publishing on climate fear, and advancing digital humanities through archive initiatives. His work bridges academic research with creative practice, emphasizing cultural critique and interdisciplinary innovation.