Biography

Wesley Goatley is a critical artist and researcher based in London, UK.

His work explores the social impacts of digital technology, the myths we are told (and tell ourselves) about technology’s role in the future, and where art practice can propose new and better futures. He works in installations, interactive worldbuilding, sustainable computing, and critical and responsible AI practices.

He holds a PhD in Creative and Critical Practice, and is the Reader in Technology Futures and Critical Climate Computing at University of the Arts London. While at UAL he launched the world’s first MA in Responsible AI, and co-founded the Critical Climate Computing research group.

He has had exhibitions at international venues including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Eyebeam in New York, Berghain in Berlin, and The Nam June Paik Art Center in Seoul.

He has given talks and keynotes on his practice and research at events such as Global Art Forum Singapore, the McLuhan Center for Culture and Technology in Toronto, and Milan Design Week. His work has been written about in The Royal Academy Magazine, FastCompany, The Guardian, BBC Futures, and more.