Nathaniel Télémaque

Nathaniel Télémaque is a Lecturer in Geography and Social Justice at King's College London, based in the Department of Geography within the School of Global Affairs. He holds a PhD in Geography (Practice-Related) from University College London (2019–2023). His work bridges visual art, urban studies, and human geography, focusing on Black geographies, marginalized communities, and collaborative photographic practices. Key research themes include stigmatized urban locales, Black experiences of place, and the intersection of visual culture with geographical inquiry.

Educated at UCL, Télémaque’s practice involves photography, soundscapes, and film to engage with everyday life in urban contexts. His research emphasizes ethical engagement with communities, positioning visual materials as tools for nuanced dialogue. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to social justice and education through his scholarship and teaching.

Teaching spans undergraduate courses on urban geography, field research, and critical thinking, as well as postgraduate modules on research design and methodology. His artistic portfolio, under 'PESOVISUALS,' explores themes of urban change, memory, and identity through curation and montage.

Publications include peer-reviewed articles in Area and Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, and a photo-essay in Black Music in Britain in the 21st Century. His work critiques colonial legacies and centers marginalized voices in geographical discourse.