Dr. Ed D Souza

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Biography

Ed D'souza is a London-based artist, designer, and writer. He holds a Personal Chair in Critical Practice and serves as the co-director of the Social Practices Lab at Winchester School of Art, which is part of the University of Southampton. His research interests focus on socially engaged art practices, critical design practices, and design anthropology. D'souza's work explores the intersection of art and social engagement, contributing to projects that examine political and cultural change through participatory design. He has delivered presentations at renowned international conferences and events, showcasing art and design projects that foster collaborative community engagement across various countries including India, Spain, and the United States. D'souza has also written extensively on social practices, with notable publications addressing themes of contemporary art's role in societal impact. Currently, he is developing initiatives within the Social Practices Lab to support research and educational efforts in socially engaged practices, aiming to strengthen community engagement and resource sharing in the Hampshire region.

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2015-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG

Professor in Critical Practice and co-director of Social Practices Lab.