N i c o l a   R a e

A Parallel Field of Experiments (in collaboration with Gravity Lab), SPACE Lab [co-creative art astronomy experiments], 2023.

My interdisciplinary art practice engages with an expanded field of experiments through investigating scientific processes, phenomena and environmental change. Sonic visualisation, acoustic equivalence, sonification and feedback loops of acoustic synthesisation have all been included in recent experiments. Collaborating with scientists and their research data has become an important part of my practice both as an artist and as a curator.

Collectively initiating and co-curating exhibitions with others has led to encouraging longer development and set up times that allow for on-site experimentation. During 2022 - 2023, I co-curated SPACE Lab [co-creative art astronomy experiments] with astrophysicist Ulrike Kuchner in a year long process of artist-scientist collaborations including local workshops. This was funded by the Science & Technologies Facilities Council and Lewisham Creative Change.

My art practice has been based at the Art in Perpetuity Trust, APT Studios, Deptford since 1995. More recent studies have included an MA in Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths (2009-11), and an MA Art & Design Education at the Institute of Education (2006-8). As a member of the Digital Maker Collective, I co-developed collaborative workshops at TATE EXCHANGE: Tate Modern during 2017, 2018 and 2019. Since 2006 I have been employed at University of the Arts London, working at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Art in a variety of roles. My work can also be accessed through my UAL Staff profile

 

                         

 

 

In the studio with... Nicola Rae, APT Artist Interview 2023.

2026 events and exhibitions

Mitochronia
Curated by Paul Malone and Nicola Rae.
APT Gallery, 6 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA.
PV: Thursday 7th Sept 6 - 8 pm.
Open 7th - 17th September 12 - 5 pm
Mitochronia Website: click here

Hamburger
Curated by Alice Wilson, Scott McCracken and Lizzie Munn.
APT Gallery, 6 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA.
PV: 19th Sept 6 - 9pm. Open 17th - 27th September 12 - 5pm.

APT Open Studios 2026
6 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA.
19th - 20th September: Open 1 - 6pm.

 

2025 events and exhibitions

Thieves
Curated by Richard Rigg and Roxy Walsh.
APT Gallery, 6 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA.
PV: 11th Sept 6-8pm. Open 12th - 28th September.
APT's 30th Anniversary Annual Show. Part of Open House 2025.

APT Open Studios 2025
6 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA.
20th - 21st September: Open 12 - 5pm.
Part of Open House 2025.