Neil Haddon

Dr. Neil Haddon is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Painting Studio at the School of Creative Arts and Media (CAM), University of Tasmania. His work explores migratory aesthetics, themes of displacement, and cultural remixing through painting. He has exhibited globally, with notable shows at MONA, the National Gallery of Victoria, and La Maison Rouge in Paris.

Education: PhD (University of Tasmania, 2020), MFA (University of Tasmania, 2002), BA (Fine Art with Honours, University for the Creative Arts, UK, 1990). He also holds certifications in Art and Design from Epsom School of Art and Design, UK.

Research Interests: Migratory aesthetics, cultural hybridity, and the transformative power of art. His practice combines collage, pastiche, and traditional painting techniques to explore identity and belonging, particularly within a Tasmanian context.

Awards: Includes the Hadley’s Art Prize ($100,000), Tasmanian Glover Prize, and Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Community Engagement. His works are held in major collections like the National Gallery of Victoria and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

Teaching & Supervision: Coordinator of Painting at CAM, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary art. Supervised over a dozen postgraduate students, many of whom pursue successful careers in visual arts. Current HDR supervision topics include Indigenous pharmacopoeia and interdisciplinary art practices.

Community Engagement: Chair of Contemporary Art Tasmania (2010–2016), Board member of Salamanca Arts Centre (2018–2022), and peer reviewer for Arts Tasmania grants. Advocates for contemporary artists and public art commissions.

Labs/Teams: Collaborations include projects with Chen Ping and Meg Walch, such as When the Smoke Clears and Hackable Animals. His research often intersects with historical narratives, like Captain James Kelly’s exploration of Tasmania.