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Dr. Sarah Pierce is a Lecturer in Visual Culture at the School of Visual Culture, National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Dublin. Her work bridges art practice, curatorial research, and radical pedagogies, emphasizing community-driven processes and institutional critique. Pierce’s practice involves long-term collaborative projects, often framed under The Metropolitan Complex, exploring themes of self-determination, unofficial archives, and student culture.
Education:
- PhD in Curatorial Knowledge, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2014)
- MFA, School of Architecture Art and Planning, Cornell University (1994)
- BA in Religious Studies and Studio Art, Occidental College (1990)
Research Interests: Pierce’s work interrogates the intersections of art, education, and institutional structures. Key themes include radical pedagogies, dissent and self-determination, unofficial archives, and the performative nature of research. Her projects often challenge traditional institutional frameworks while advocating for open networks and collaborative processes.
Awards & Recognition:
- Arts Council of Ireland Visual Arts Bursary (multiple years)
- Research Award, NCAD (2020)
- Zeitgeist Irland Artist (Culture Ireland, 2024)
- Represented Ireland at 51st Venice Biennale (2005)
Academic Contributions: Pierce has held roles at institutions including the Dutch Art Institute (Arnhem), Sandberg Instituut (Amsterdam), and the University of Copenhagen. Her advising includes MA supervision in Fine Art and curatorial studies. She has contributed to initiatives like the Metropolitan Complex Papers, an ongoing series of printed conversations with other artists and researchers.
Exhibitions & Publications: Pierce’s work has been featured globally in venues like the Van Abbemuseum (Eindhoven), Tate Modern (London), and the Irish Museum of Modern Art (Dublin). Her monograph Scene of the Myth (2025) and edited volumes on curatorial practices reflect her commitment to redefining art’s institutional contexts.
