Barnaby Wright

Dr Barnaby Wright serves as the Deputy Head of The Courtauld Gallery and Daniel Katz Curator of 20th Century Art at The Courtauld Institute of Art. Specializing in late 19th- and 20th-century art with a focus on modern British art, he holds a BA, MA, and PhD from the Courtauld Institute (1996–2004). His curatorial career began in 2005 at the Hermitage Rooms in London, followed by a role at The Courtauld Gallery since 2007. He has curated renowned exhibitions such as Walter Sickert: The Camden Town Nudes, Mondrian-Nicholson: In Parallel, and Egon Schiele: The Radical Nude. Recent exhibitions include collaborations with contemporary artists like Peter Doig and Claudette Johnson. His work bridges historical and modern art discourse through rigorous scholarly engagement.

Research interests center on modernist movements, British art history, and curation’s role in interpreting cultural heritage. He has collaborated with institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The State Hermitage Museum. While no specific grants or awards are highlighted in the text, his exhibitions reflect sustained institutional and scholarly impact.

As Deputy Head, he oversees gallery operations and strategic initiatives, shaping educational outreach and public engagement in the arts. His career exemplifies the intersection of academic research and museum practice.