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Art history allows me to explore the complexity and vibrancy of humanity

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Joe Nickols (they/them) has recently completed their MA at SOAS, University of London and specialises in East Asia, with a particular focus on Japan and Korea. Joe’s research primarily explores discourse relating to identity construction, queerness, and gender. Their MA dissertation explored the 1920s Japanese anarchic group Mavo and their transgender performance art as an act of political protest. Joe is currently a regular contributor to the SOAS History Blog and more of their articles can be found there, including discussions of gender regulations in Meiji (1868-1912) and Taisho (1912-1926) Japan. Outside of SOAS, Joe has worked internationally in arts education, lecturing in Japan and Italy on various topics. Additionally, Joe is a freelance curator and works closely with contemporary artists on various projects.  

Instagram: @joenickols

Qualifications

Masters

MA History of Art/Archaeology (East Asia), SOAS University of London, 2020-21.


Bachelors
BA Japanese Language and History of Art/Archaeology (East Asia), SOAS University of London, 2013-17.

Art Foundation
Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, 2012-13. 

Exhibitions

OVERLAY
Owl Store, Harrogate  
March 11 - April 9 2022


Routs North: Emerging Northern Talent
Messums North, Harrogate  
January 15 - February 19 2022

David Roberts and Modern British Design

Messums North, Harrogate   

November 19 2021 - January 8 2022

Contemporary Korean Ceramics: Ree Soo Jong and

Lee Hun-Chung
Messums North, Harrogate
   

Summer 2021

Writing

Mavo-Ricks: Transgender Transgressions in 1920s Japan

MA Dissertation for SOAS University of London, 2021. 

The Disrupt Project: Nikki S. Lee and Transcategorical Identities

Post-graduate Research Journal (SOAS), Issue 14, 2022. 

Regulating Bodies: Gender Construction in Japan

SOAS History Blog, June 2022 

Queer Baroque: Nikko Mausoleum

SOAS History Blog, February 2022

March 11 - April 9 2022

Laguages 

English - Native

JapaneseFluent (CEFR Level C2)

Korean - Elementary 

Italian - Elementary 

 

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