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Dr. Kate McMillan is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Culture, Media, and Creative Industries at King’s College London. Her work bridges artistic practice and academic research, focusing on postcolonialism, gender inequality in the art world, and the legacies of colonialism. She holds a PhD in Contemporary Art from Curtin University (2015) and has been a prominent figure in advocating for gender equity in the arts through annual reports like Representation of Female Artists in Britain.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Contemporary Art & Unforgetting), Curtin University, Australia (2011–2015)
Research Interests: McMillan’s research explores colonial violence, women’s knowledges, and structural inequalities in the arts. She employs decolonial and feminist methodologies, often through site-specific installations and collaborative projects. Key themes include global south art practices, memory work, and the Anthropocene.
Public Engagement: McMillan regularly contributes to public discourses on gender inequality, appearing in media outlets and conferences. Recent projects include the Never at Sea exhibition (2023), addressing forced migration and climate crisis through art.
Affiliations:
- Advisory Committee Member, Science Gallery
- High Risk Ethics Committee, King’s College London
- External Examiner, University of Brighton (2014–2017)
Labs/Teams: She collaborates with the Research Centre for Philosophy and Art, exploring intersections between philosophy and visual arts.
