Ben Whyman

Dr. Ben Whyman is a Researcher and Manager of the Centre for Fashion Curation (CfFC) at the University of the Arts London (UAL). He holds a PhD from LCF (part-time, completed 2019) and an MA in Fashion Curation (2010). His work focuses on fashion's cultural and social narratives, memory, and object biographies. He manages CfFC since 2012, leading projects like the 'Exhibiting Fashion' online archive. Key interests include contradictions in fashion studies, heritage curation, and global exhibition practices.

Education:

• PhD, London College of Fashion, 2019 (Part-time)
• MA Fashion Curation, London College of Fashion, 2010
• Post-Grad Diploma in Museum Studies
• First Degree in Art History

Research Interests: Exploring how clothing reflects personal and cultural identities, the role of exhibitions in shaping fashion narratives, and the interplay between material culture and memory. His PhD thesis interrogated the biographies of objects and their societal roles, leveraging interdisciplinary methods.

Grants & Projects: Secured funding bids during the pandemic, reimagined CfFC's approach to digital exhibitions, and expanded 'Exhibiting Fashion' into a global resource. Collaborated with curators like Claire Wilcox and Alan Cannon-Jones.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Centre for Fashion Curation team, fostering collaborations between researchers, practitioners, and institutions globally.