Intellect

Nicky Ryan is Principal Lecturer in Cultural and Critical Studies at the London College of Communication at the University of the Arts London. Her Ph.D. thesis was an examination into cultural-commercial collaborations and the inter-relationship between corporations, artists, non-profit cultural institutions and governments. Research interests include the intersection between art and business, corporate
museums and art collections, academic and commercial perspectives on luxury, theories of interior design and the role of culture in regeneration. Nicky has delivered a range of conference papers and published articles in relation to the above. Her academic background is in the history of art, and prior to entering education her industry experience was in the fashion business.