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Christelle NICOLAS is a Researcher at the Texts and Cultures Research Center, University of Artois, Arras. Her work bridges contemporary art theory, spatial studies, and educational practices grounded in fieldwork. She holds a PhD in Art Theory from the University of Artois, with a dissertation titled "Working with Space: Space as Terrain, Material, Medium, and Subject of Contemporary Art," supervised by Anne Volvey.
Education:
- PhD in Art Theory, University of Artois (Thesis: "Working with Space: Space as Terrain, Material, Medium, and Subject of Contemporary Art," Dir. Anne Volvey)
Her research centers on the interplay between space, place, and memory in contemporary art, with a focus on performance, performativity, and spatiality. She explores how spatial concepts manifest in landscape, inhabiting practices, and arts of memory, often through interdisciplinary lenses combining geography, art theory, and cultural studies. Her work also investigates educational methodologies rooted in field practice, emphasizing experiential learning in art education.
Christelle's recent publications and conference presentations reveal a consistent engagement with spatial theory in contemporary art, particularly examining the works of artists like Jonas Mekas and Abraham Poincheval. Her research often intersects American studies, insularity, and human-animal relationships, demonstrating a broad interdisciplinary approach that connects art practice with philosophical and geographical inquiries.
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While formal PhD or Master's students are not listed, Christelle has actively mentored through workshops and tutorials. At the University of Artois, she led tutorials in cultural geography for third-year students. She has also conducted numerous workshops internationally, including at the Academy of Art in Bratislava and IDBL art school, focusing on research methodologies, performance, and exhibition curation for art students.
Christelle collaborates within the Texts and Cultures Research Center and Discontinuités laboratory at University of Artois. She is co-founder of the association "Assembler du Dehors" (2022), dedicated to research-creation in performance and visual arts through site-specific practices. In a creative partnership with scenographer Carolina E. Santo, she develops participatory performances and walking conferences, such as the "Terrain de jeux" project, exploring the relationship between bodies, space, and landscape.
