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MIMA School of Art & Design

Meet the team

Our academic team is made up of internationally practicing artists and each member is contributing research within MIMA in the form of exhibitions, debates and special projects.

Craig Axelson, Technical Demonstrator
Janice Downs, Technician Demonstrator (Fine Art)
Olivia Heron, Assistant Curator
Lesley Hicks, Senior Lecturer
Dr Michael Lent, Programme Leader - Fine Art
Simon McKeown, Reader
Elinor Morgan, Senior Curator
Dr Jared Pappas-Kelley, Senior Lecturer in Fine Art
Sharon Paterson, Assistant Director - Culture and Engagement
Claire Pounder, Learning Curator
Laura Sillars, Director
Dr Paul Stewart, Lecturer in Fine Art
Ikuko Tsuchiya, Lecturer
Helen Welford, Assistant Curator