Joshua Whitaker

Biography

Dr. Joshua Whitaker is a cultural theorist, writer, and artist. Joshua is interested in contemporary art, essay-film, and expanded writing practices as spaces for thinking and critiquing neoliberalism, capitalism, secular theology, and political futurities.

Joshua completed aArts and Humanities Research Council-funded PhD titled ‘Acid Messianism: Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Script for ’San Paolo’. His academic work has been presented at invited lectures at the ICA London, The Hellenic Centre London, The British School at Athens, Centre College Kentucky, and Exeter University. Upcoming exhibitions include a solo presentation at Calcio (March 2026). Recent exhibitions include the ICA London (2025), Karst Plymouth (2024), and the journal Soanyway (2023). Joshua was selected as The British School in Athens ‘Arts Associate in Residence’ in 2023.