ABOUT
BIO
Nahuel Contreras is an artist and writer from London. Since obtaining a BA (Hons) Degree in Digital Photography, and Diploma in Art and Design, Nahuel has freelanced for many publications and clients, including Vogue Italia, Vogue China, The Fashionisto, and Kaltblut Magazine. His experiences working in a gallery environment, working as the Head Wrtier and Art Researcher at an Artist Directory, collaborating with contemporary designers and artists, and producing editorial content as a creative employee, have afforded him a readiness to communicate and collaborate with a broad range of people.
CV
EDUCATION
May 2021-December 2021 newplatform.art Professional Development Programme
2016 Ravensbourne University, Digital Photography (BA Hons)
Dissertation: “How Has Documentary Photography Merged with Fashion Photography to Create a New Hybrid Genre?”
2013 Ravensbourne University, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Design and Media)
PUBLICATIONS AND SELECTED CLIENTS
2021 PRIM
2022 BLC* Directory
2021 The Blacklist x Converse
2021 Aire Place Studios and The National Lottery
2021 Quazar Magazine
2021 BLC* Directory
2020 BLC* Directory
2020 AZ Magazine
2020 BOS Gallery
2020 Verv London
2020 Orange Culture
2019 Color Bloq
2019 Not Just A Label
2019 Kaltblut Magazine
2018 Just Magazine
2018 The December Agency
2017 Vogue Italia
2017 The Fashionisto
2017 Pansy Magazine
2017 Nicola Bacchilega
2017 LCCA
2017 Collezioni buyers guide during Milan Fashion Week
2016 TRIP Magazine
2016 Mazinyi
2016 Vogue China
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2021 GUAP X Kunstraum Gallery
2021 The Molasses Gallery
2021 POCC x Clear Channel UK outdoor exhibition
2021 APS Exhibition funded by The National Lottery, Aire Place Studios
2020 The Importance of Paper, BOS Gallery. Dublin, Ireland.
2020 Riposte
2016 Fe4ture, Free Range. London, UK.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
2021 POCC x Clear Channel UK Artist-in-Residence
AWARDS, GRANTS & COMPETITIONS
2020 Draw A Dot, Winner
2020 Fida Fashion Illustration Awards, Finalist
2020 DRAWFASHION Competition UAL, Finalist
2020 Derwent Art Prize, Shortlisted
2019 The Unique Illustration, Winner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020-2022 Head Writer and Art Researcher at BLC* directory
2021 Writer and Illustrator at Stratford Circus Art Centre
2020-2021 Retail and Creative/Editorial Employee, Verv London
2020 Gallery Assistant, Verv Lab
2018 Artist with ESOL / Tower Hamlets College, Outreach department
2017 Copywriter and Proofreader, LIC
2017 Artist, Poplar HARCA
2017 Intern at Leaders in Community x EstéeLauder programme
2017 Volunteer Photographer and Writer at Poplar Union
2016 Artist, Suzuki Hub
2015 Artist Assistant, WhittyGordon
2014 Artist Assistant, Tareshvari Robinson
2010 Office Admin at Phoenix School
CONTACT
If you have any enquiries or wish to collaborate, please contact me via email: nahuelbtcontreras@gmail.com