Dr Peter McNeil
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Peter McNeil FAHA is Distinguished Professor of Design History at UTS. From 2008-18 he lived and worked in three countries, being Foundation Professor of Fashion Studies in Sweden and Academy of Finland Distinguished Professor, Helsinki. His much acclaimed book ‘Pretty Gentlemen’, on Macaroni Men and the 18th century fashion world, was published with Yale University Press in 2018. He was the main writer for Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s travelling exhibition ‘Reigning Men’ (2016-18) and has worked with communities and museums around the world: the award-winning Australian shows include ‘Dressing Sydney’ (2012-13) with the Sydney Jewish Museum and The ‘Unflinching Gaze’ (2017) with Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.
He is Past President (2006-10) of the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand, representing Art History. Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. He lives in a heritage suburb in Sydney.
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