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Matthew Murray serves as a Senior Lecturer in Photography at Bath Spa University within the Bath School of Art, Film and Media. With over 30 years of professional experience spanning advertising, editorial, publishing, and exhibition photography, he integrates industry expertise into his academic practice at Locksbrook Campus.
- PhD in Photography, University of Gloucestershire (2025)
- PGCAP (Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice), University of Gloucestershire (2015)
- MA Visual Communication (Pass with distinction), Birmingham City University (1998)
Murray's artistic research centers on commercial and exhibition photography, with documented expertise in advertising campaigns for global agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, and McCann Erickson. His work is held in permanent collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum (London) and The Martin Parr Foundation (Bristol), reflecting significant contributions to contemporary photographic practice. Teaching philosophy emphasizes experimental approaches, critical research, and industry-relevant portfolio development within photographic arts.
Professional recognition includes representation by ElliottHalls Gallery (Amsterdam) and exhibitions at major institutions including the National Portrait Gallery (London) and Arles Rencontres Festival (France). Murray maintains active industry engagement through collaborations with high-end advertising agencies and editorial publishers worldwide.
