Simon Biggs

Simon Biggs is an Adjunct Research Professor at UniSA Creative, University of South Australia, focusing on interdisciplinary art and technology. Previously, he served as Professor of Art and Director of the South Australian School of Art (2014–2023). His work spans interactive environments, electronic literature, and machine-learning augmented performances. Collaborations include projects with dance, music, and software engineering experts. Key roles include Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh (2014–2019) and Visiting Professor at Arizona State University (2013–2014).

• Education: Expertise in new media art and critical theory.
• Research Interests: Art and technology intersections, electronic literature, and posthumanist themes.

Recent works explore big data’s cultural implications and generative ontologies. His installations like Dark Matter and Autography blend technology with human interaction. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but his contributions to electronic literature and digital art are internationally acknowledged through exhibitions and peer-reviewed outputs.

Teaching and supervision emphasize site-specific intermedia, interaction design, and socially engaged practices. He leads research in cross-disciplinary initiatives such as the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments.