Daniel C. Blight

Dr. Daniel C. Blight is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton's School of Art and Media, and a Visiting Lecturer in Sociology at King's College London. His academic career spans over 15 years, with visiting roles at institutions including Yale University and the University of Utah. He holds a PhD in Sociology from King’s College London (2025) and degrees in Sound Arts (2006) and Communication Art (2009).

• Core roles: Senior Lecturer (2023–present), University of Brighton
• Visiting Lecturer in Sociology at King’s College London (2023–present)
• Former visiting roles at institutions like the Royal College of Art and Royal Academy of Art (The Hague)

His research focuses on the sociology of race, critical whiteness studies, and visual culture. Key themes include the white racial frame, racialization in photography, and anti-racist pedagogy. He has authored books like The Image of Whiteness (2019/2022) and a forthcoming monograph Not the Light.

Blitz’s art practice critiques racialized systems through photography, data visualization, and performance. Major exhibitions include Stranger than Fiction (2024) and collaborations with institutions like Frieze London.

He has curated projects such as Chandelier and held roles at The Photographers’ Gallery and Fulham Palace. His work bridges academia and art, addressing systemic racism’s visual and cultural dimensions.