Richard Blackwell is an Australian Artist and Educator currently based in Doha, Qatar. In addition to his art practice, Richard is an Assistant professor at VCU Arts in Qatar, where he also Co-ordinates the VCUQ FabLab. Richard received his MFA from the School of the art institute of Chicago in 2013. Richard’s Work is has been exhibited extensively in Australia, with a growing presence internationally. His work is held in private and public collections, and has been recognized through grants and awards such as the Australian Council for the Arts New work Grant, and as a recipient of a 2013 Australian Fulbright Fellowship.