Simon Bedwell

Simon Bedwell is a Reader in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, known for his provocative institutional critique through diverse media including sculpture, painting, and exhibitions. His work merges polemical political commentary with sensuous aesthetics, challenging art's societal role.

• Academic qualifications: MA Fine Art (Goldsmiths, 1993), Post-graduate Printmaking Diploma (Brighton University, 1991), BA Fine Art (St Martins School of Art, 1986)
• Teaching: Lecturer in Fine Art since 2000, with roles at Kent Institute of Art and Design (1997-2000) and visiting positions at Brighton University and UEL

His research explores the intersection of art and politics, with a focus on institutional critique, gender dynamics, and the obsolescence of traditional artistic media. Exhibitions like SOCIETY (2017) and First and Last Men (2014) interrogate themes of societal structures, while works such as Untitled (Death) (2006) engage with emotional abstraction.

Exhibitions often incorporate found materials and historical references, reflecting his interest in the cyclical nature of artistic trends and the performative aspects of gallery spaces. Collaborative projects with artists like Milly Thompson and John Chilver demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach.