Art + design
Art and design at Kingston
Art and design at Kingston University has a long and successful history, with the original school of art founded in the 1890s. We are committed to the future and building a reputation locally, nationally and internationally.
We have two galleries at our Knights Park campus – Platform, our foyer gallery, which has a constantly changing exhibition of work; and the Stanley Picker Gallery, which organises an acclaimed programme of international exhibitions and events. We also have a collection of sculpture, painting and decorative art at Dorich House – a museum run by the University. Over the years we have established strong links with, amongst others, the BFI and the Design Museum.
Distinguished associates
Paola Antonelli has an honorary doctorate from Kingston University. She is currently a curator at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Her goal is to promote the understanding of design, until its positive influence on the world is fully acknowledged.
Fiona Banner has an honorary doctorate from Kingston University. Her work encompasses sculpture, drawing and installation but text remains at the heart of her practice. Much of her art explores the problems and possibilities of written language.
Michael Day has an honorary doctorate from Kingston University. In 2003, he became chief executive of Historic Royal Palaces, the education and conservation charity responsible for the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and the Banqueting House in Whitehall.
James Irvine has an honorary doctorate from Kingston University. He is currently professor for industrial design at the Hochschule für Gestaltung, Karlsruhe. His design studio in Milan has worked with various internationally-renowed companies, including Alfi, Canon Japan, Muji and Whirlpool.
Michele de Lucchi has an honorary doctorate from Kingston University. In 1990, De Lucchi set up Produzione Privata, a small-scale concern through which he, unsolicited by clients, designs products that are made using artisan techniques and crafts.
Jasper Morrison has an honorary doctorate from Kingston University. His design company – Jasper Morrison Ltd – is currently based in London and Paris, and has an impressive international client list. He has recently exhibited in Tokyo, Paris, Palermo and Athens.
Helen Storey is a Kingston graduate who was nominated for British Designer of the Year in 1990 and 1991. She set up The Helen Storey Foundation in 1997 to promote creativity, innovation, and science through the arts, as well as new models for teaching and learning.
Plus view profiles of core teaching and research staff in art and design history, fine art and 3D design.
