Since my first encounters with art and its histories, I have been fascinated by its capacity to create stimulating exchanges — from perspectives on personal, historical, social and ecological questions to mindful, sensorial experiences, and everything in between.
My work has since expanded into interdisciplinary dialogue with other creative fields, including writing, cooking, and oral storytelling.
My curatorial practice is grounded in fostering these connections, drawing on research and relational approaches that pursue meaningful interactions among art, artists, and audiences through public programmes, exhibitions, and commissions.
Raised in Germany by a British parent and now based in Scotland, I bring a dual-national perspective and a commitment to intercultural dialogue.
If you are interested in collaborating on a project or simply having a chat, feel free to drop me a line – I would love to hear from you.
EDUCATION
Feb 2021 – April 2025
Doctor of Philosophy, supervised by Dr. Alistair Rider, University of St Andrews
No corrections. Examined by Dr Wood Roberdeau and Dr Catherine Spencer.
This thesis positions the term Anthropocene Mobilities as a framework for ecocritical methodologies in art history, focusing on the intersection of mobility and the ecological crisis in contemporary art. While previous research in this field has primarily addressed transportation, trade, migration and social justice, this study broadens the scope by integrating art history and the environmental humanities. In so doing, it critically engages with the complexities of the ecological crisis and the anthropocentric status quo.
The selected case studies feature emerging to mid-career artists: Julian Charrière (*1987), Jakob Kudsk Steensen (*1987), Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg (*1982), and Precious Okoyomon (*1991), whose practices explore diverse ecological themes, ranging from biodiversity loss, technology in human-nature dynamics, and more-than-human perspectives on migration. Through digital technologies, multi-media and planted installations, their works offer speculative and transtemporal reflections on the environmental crisis.
Analysing their artworks from the perspective of Anthropocene Mobilities provides a novel perspective on dominant narratives of nature, culture and the Anthropocene in art history. This thesis considers the logistical, cultural, and conceptual dimensions of mobility in globalised art production, exploring how movement and the gaze reveal dynamics between humans, non-humans and environments. In questioning hypermobility and the fetishisation of high-carbon lifestyles it challenges attitudes towards mobility and the illusion of stasis and control while aligning with calls for more multispecies awareness.
This thesis demonstrates the strength and value of Anthropocene Mobilities as a tool for ecocritical visual analysis, addressing interconnected socio-political, economic and ecological themes. Bringing together these conversations offers art history an inherently interdisciplinary and integrative perspective, which is particularly urgent in the face of the increasing complexities of the environmental crisis.
Sep 2019 – Sep 2020
Master of Science, Modern and Contemporary Art History, The University of Edinburgh
Dissertation: Nature in Virtual Art, 68%; Total 68%. Supervised by Prof Andrew Patrizio.
Oct 2018 – Sep 2019
Master of Arts, Art and Visual History, Humboldt University Berlin (discontinued)
Oct 2014 – Sep 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Humboldt University Berlin
Art & Visual History 1.3 (First), American Studies 1.9 (2:1); Dissertation 1.0 (First), Total: 1.7 (2:1)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2026 – NOW
Independent Art Historian, Curator, Writer & Producer
Co-curating 'On Paradise', a group exhibition tracing the idea of paradise across history and society, at Villa Schöningen (31 May – 23 August 2025)
Jan 2021 – NOW
Content, Communications and Editing Freelancer
Freelance content and communications for artists and galleries, including Conny Maier, Jakob Kudsk Steensen, Lena Marie Emrich, Villa Schöningen, and neugerriemschneider.
Services span social media strategy and implementation, copywriting, translation, editing, and proofreading.
April 2025 - March 2026
Art & Cultural Programmes Curator (full-time), St Andrews Botanic Garden
Conceived and delivered an interdisciplinary Art & Cultural Programme including talks, workshops, film screenings, an exhibition (February 2026), an art commission and a seasonal publication by renowned storyteller Eileen Budd
Cultivated partnerships with artists, academics, filmmakers, chefs, and institutions such as DCA, Forgan Arts Centre, the University of St Andrews, SGSAH and Edinburgh Printmakers
Managed programme budget, communications and visual identity and supported fundraising and strategic planning, including researching funders and drafting applications
Collaborated with Fife-based artist Desiree Coral as part of her Halite – NaCl: Essays on Salt project
Supervised a research intern as part of an institutional history project
April 2024 – September 2024
Artist Residencies Coordinator and Curator (part-time), St Andrews Botanic Garden
Acted as primary liaison and curator for a month-long residency with Brussels-based Studio Lemercier, as well as a self-directed, long-term residency by Rachel McBrinn and Alison Scott.
Curated a public programme including screenings, panel discussions with interdisciplinary academics, site-specific light installations and fieldtrips introducing the visiting artists to the Scottish art sector.
Sep 2022 – May 2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant (part-time), University of St Andrews
Led tutorials for AH2001 and AH2002, prepared course material, assessed student work and provided academic & pastoral support.
Jan 2020 – Aug 2020
Remote Curatorial Research Assistant (part-time), Light Art Space Berlin
Worked closely with the Head of Research and Curation.
Supported research and project development for major curatorial projects.
Nov 2017 – Aug 2020
Art Mediator (part-time), James Turrell installation in Berlin
Delivered interpretive talks contextualising the light installation in the artist’s oeuvre, art history and the history of the cemetery.
July 2018 – Aug 2019
Content & Communications Assistant (part-time), neugerriemschneider, Berlin
Assisted the Head of Content & Communications with organising and hosting exhibition previews with artists and gallerists for well-known representatives of the national and international press.
Collaborated closely with the gallery manager, providing additional support with administrative tasks.
Further regular tasks included creating and proofreading press material for exhibitions and art fairs, communicating with media representatives, and replying to press and image requests.
Responsible for updating exhibition listings, monitoring press alerts, and maintaining a state-of-the-art press archive as well as a database of press representatives.
Sep 2017 – June 2018
Gallery Assistant (part-time), Bastian, Berlin
Managed reception duties including exhibition tours, phone and email correspondence.
Produced and edited gallery social media content, press release and promotional materials.
Handled administrative tasks such as maintaining client databases and digital archives.
April 2017 – Oct 2017
Studio Assistant (part-time), Julian Charrière, Berlin
Developed and maintained a press archive and handled media inquiries.
Supported correspondence with galleries, institutions, suppliers and organising art, transports in close collaboration with the artist and studio manager.
Assisted with basic accounting and administrative support.
VOLUNTEER WORK
April 2026 – NOW
Membership Officer / Scottish Society for Art History (SSAH)
Nov 2022 – Feb 2024
Baker for the Inverkeithing Food Bank
Oct 2022 – Nov 2023
DECR board member/ Association for Art History
March – May 2022
Baker for the Ceres Community Café
GRANTS/ AWARDS
2023
Looking North
The St Andrews Scotland's Future Fund, one-off payment
Centre for Energy Ethics Event Grant, one-off payment
The St Andrews' Rector’s Fund, one-off payment
British Art Network Seminar Support Grant, one-off payment
Doctoral Research
EARTH scholarship, SGSAH/ British Council, cohort-building programme
Elizabeth Gilmore Holt Scholarship, one-off payment
Russell Award, one-off payment
St Leonard's Travel Grant, one-off payment
2022
Looking North
The St Andrews Scotland’s Future Series Fund, one-off payment
The Centre for Energy Ethics Event Gran, one-off payment
Doctoral Research
Santander Mobility Award, one-off payment
Elizabeth Gilmore Holt Scholarship, one-off payment
2021
Elizabeth Gilmore Holt Scholarship, one-off payment