Damien Roach

Damien Roach is an Associate Lecturer in MA Illustration and Visual Media at the London College of Communication (part of the University of the Arts London). His practice spans Fine Art, Design, Publishing, sound/music, and AudioVisual projects. He is pursuing a PhD in 'Acid Realism' at the Royal College of Art (2023–2026), funded by LAHP/AHRC, focusing on AI, Machine Vision, and Nonhuman Planetary Perspectives.

Recent projects include immersive performances at London's ICA and Tate Modern, AV installations at Sonic Acts (Amsterdam), and collaborations with institutions like the Bergen Centre for Electronic Arts and the Sandberg Instituut. His work explores technology's intersection with art, culture, and environment.

Key engagements include a 2025 audiovisual installation 'Grounding' curated by Beth Greenacre, a 2024 lecture series on curating digital cultures, and a 2023 symposium on environmental art and technology. His research and exhibitions often address posthumanism, digital identity, and interdisciplinary practices.

No formal awards are listed, but his extensive exhibition history and academic engagement highlight his contributions to contemporary art discourse. His PhD research and cross-disciplinary projects underscore his focus on emerging technologies and nonhuman perspectives in art.