Daniel Palmer

Professor Daniel Palmer is a leading academic in contemporary art and cultural theory at RMIT University's School of Art, where he has held roles including Associate Dean of Research and Innovation (2018–2023). His work focuses on photography, digital media, and art theory, with notable publications like Dystopian and Utopian Impulses in Art Making (2023) and Installation View: Photography exhibitions in Australia (2021). He has led multiple ARC-funded research projects, including studies on digital light and photography's societal roles.

Education: PhD in Art History, University of Melbourne (1997–2003). Prior roles include Associate Professor at Monash Art, Design & Architecture and curator at the Centre for Contemporary Photography. His teaching spans art history, theory, and curatorial practices, with a commitment to inclusivity and educational innovation.

Research & Grants: Chief Investigator on ARC projects such as 'Genealogies of Digital Light' (2008–11) and 'Digital Photography: Mediation, Memory and Visual Communication' (2020–24). Over 20 PhD completions supervised, emphasizing collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches.

Key Contributions: Pioneered subjects in photographic history and new media art. Active in curatorial networks and critical writing, with over 60 catalogue essays and 50 art reviews since 1997.