Rachel Warriner

Rachel Warriner is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Design Arts and Creative Industries. She holds a PhD from University College Cork (2016) and has held a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Her research focuses on political activism in art, particularly feminist, queer, and anti-racist movements. She curates with Pluck Projects, organizing exhibitions such as 'Exhibiting Queer Culture in Ireland' and 'Women, Artists and the Institution.'

• Education:
• PhD in History of Art, University College Cork (2016)
• MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History, University College Cork (2010)
• BA (Hons) in Theatre and Performance Practice, Dartington College of Arts (2001)

Her work examines art's role in conflict, gender politics, and collective action. Current projects include Art in the Troubles: Community, Culture, and Conflict and Feminist Art, New York: Collectives, Actions, Agitations. She has published in Oxford Art Journal, Courtauld Books Online, and others.

• Key Awards: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Curatorial Work: Co-founder of Pluck Projects, residencies at Cork Midsummer Festival

Her research bridges academia and practice, emphasizing art as a tool for social change. Ongoing projects explore Northern Ireland's art communities during the Troubles and feminist institution-building in New York.