Keith Winter

Keith Winter is an Associate Professor and Cluster Leader for Visual Arts and Interior Design at the University of East London (UEL), where he leads programs such as BA (Hons) Interior Design and Interior Architecture. Previously, he taught at institutions including Tokyo University of the Arts, Royal College of Art, and University College London. His academic credentials include a PhD in Philosophy, Architecture, and Sculpture from Ulster University (2013), along with a MArch and BSc (Hons) in Architecture.

• Research Focus: Interdisciplinary exploration of architecture, interior design, symbolism, sustainability, and sound art through sculptural installations and performances.
• Studio Practice: As artist 'Keef Winter,' he creates abstract apparatus reflecting urban dissonance and symbolic rupture, with works exhibited at venues like Galeria Breve (Mexico City), Venice Biennale, and Wysing Arts Centre.
• Musical Collaborations: Active in experimental music projects like Tracer AMC and Not Squares, performing at Glastonbury and recording for BBC Radio 1.
• Publications: Contributions to academic journals and co-edited books, including 'The Handyman Aesthetic' (2011) and 'Battenberg: The Art of Performance' (2023).

His works often bridge art, architecture, and sound, emphasizing transformation through physical and symbolic ruptures. Recent projects include the 'Heavy Metal' solo exhibition and the 'Mahler Lewitt Residency' (2019). He collaborates with studios like Yeah Totally Ltd and is represented by Galeria Breve.