I am a writer and historian of art, film, and visual culture. Much of my research considers ethical and eco-political aspects of land and its aesthetic representation.  I am currently a Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London. I earned my PhD at Harvard University in 2021. I am a BBC New Generation Thinker 2024. My first book, Land Cinema in an Age of Extraction, is forthcoming with the University of California Press. I am represented by Jessica Woollard at David Higham Associates. 

I am a BBC New Generation Thinker 2024. Read more...

Academic Research 

My writing has appeared in books on cinema and landscape, and in articles for Screen, MIRAJ, and Journal of Climate Resilience & Climate Justice. Read more...

Public Speaking

I regularly host film screenings at venues such as the British Film Institute, give public talks, and present at national and international conferences. Read More...

Broadcast

I contribute to BBC Radio's Free Thinking programme and BBC Arts & Ideas podcast, BBC London Radio, and selected podcasts. Read more...

Journalism

I regularly review films, festivals, biennials, and exhibitions for magazines including Sight & Sound, Frieze, Film Comment, and Art Asia Pacific

Award & Festival Juries

I have served on numerous festival juries and am a Nominator for Prix Pictet.  Read about 10 favourite films here...

Workshop Facilitation

I am available as a speaker and facilitator for workshops on: writing with images; creative writing with film; gallery writing; landscape writing.

Biography

With a background in Wales, England, Japan, and the USA, I have a broad portfolio of linguistic and cultural expertise, and a continued fascination with place. Read more...

Contact 

beccavoelcker[at]gmail.com

b.voelcker[at]gold.ac.uk

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