Matthew Bowman

Matthew Bowman is a Lecturer in Arts at the University of Suffolk, affiliated with the School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology. As a widely-published art critic and historian, he obtained his doctorate at the University of Essex, with a dissertation on the October journal and medium specificity.

• PhD in Art History, University of Essex
• MA in Art History, University of Essex
• BA in Fine Art (Ceramic Sculpture & Photography), Bretton Hall College

His research spans twentieth-century and contemporary art, focusing on post-WWII practices in the USA and Europe, philosophical underpinnings of art theory, and methodologies of art-historical writing. He positions artworks as theoretical objects with philosophical significance.

Recent publications and conference papers emphasize art criticism, medium specificity, and intersections between Continental/Analytic philosophy and art practices. Key trends include critiques of the art market, analyses of gallery spaces, and philosophical interpretations of artistic works.

Dr Bowman has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions such as the Tate Gallery, Royal College of Art, and University of Essex. His teaching includes Contextual Studies and Dissertation supervision.

He actively collaborates with artists and institutions, including Art Exchange (University of Essex) and Firstsite, while also engaging in photographic practice. Current projects involve analyzing the October journal and the art market's influence on critical discourse.