Dr. Liz Rideal

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Biography

Liz Rideal is a Professor of Fine Art at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, where she has been part of the Painting Department since 1992. She holds a BA in Combined Honours in English and Fine Art from Exeter University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Exeter University. Rideal's artistic practice explores themes of drapery, portraiture, and the interplay between making and writing art. Her recent endeavors include significant exhibitions, such as 'Ethereal Twins' and contributions to major institutions like the National Portrait Gallery. She has also published essays on prominent artists, including Anselm Kiefer, and has been involved in curating exhibitions that examine the self-portrait in the modern context. Rideal's works have been exhibited widely in the USA and the UK, with notable retrospectives and solo exhibitions. Additionally, her artwork is part of various public collections, including the Tate and the British Museum.

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Professor of Fine Art

1992-01-01 — Present

Slade School of Fine Art, University College London • London, ENG

Teaching, supervising, and developing curriculum in the Fine Art department.