Education
PhD in Visual and Material Cultures, University of Northumbria, Newcastle (2021-present)
Master of Research in Arts, University of Northumbria, Newcastle (2018-2020, part-time)
Art and Archaeology: Contemporary Theory and Practice (Masters level module), University of the Highlands and Islands, Orkney, (2018)
BA Honours in Fine Art, University of Northumbria, Newcastle (2004-2007)
Diploma in Art Foundation Studies, New College Durham (2002-2004, part-time)
Law Society Final Examination, Newcastle Polytechnic (1989-1990)
Common Professional Examination in Law, Newcastle Polytechnic (1988-1989)
BA Honours in Combined Studies: Ancient History and Greek and Roman Culture, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (1985-1988)
Exhibitions/ Performances/Screenings
2024 - participation in Deep Time Bodies (Dance Improvisation), led by Dr Liz Pavey, Great North Museum Hancock, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
2023 - Past Lives (performance), Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, North Yorkshire, England
2020 - Singing Over the Bones (performance), Baltic 39 Experimental Studio, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
2017 - Telling in Full, The Peter Scott Gallery, Lancaster University, Lancaster, England
2015 - Otherscapes, 59 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England (open studio, at Food Festival, supported by Navigator North)
2014 - Eulogy, Vane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
2013 - Anti-Angels: The Medieval Other, St.Peter Hungate, Norwich, England
2012 - Shadows, Constantine Gallery, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, England
2011 - Clear Spot - Soanyway presents...'Whichever way' radio broadcast of audio work, Resonance 104.4FM, London, England
2010 - AFTER, Gallery of Wonder, Kings Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (solo exhibition)
2008 - Grey Area: Banality of Violence, GDK: Galerie Der Kunst, Potsdamer Strasse, Berlin, Germany
2007 - CARTES FLUX Vol. 2, Espoo Cultural Centre, Tapiola, Finland
2007 - SIMULTAN 07, Timisoara, Romania
2007 - Work To Do: self-organisation in precarious working conditions, Shedhalle, Seestrasse, Zurich, Switzerland
2007 - Vertical Festival, Barcelona, Spain
2006 - PROJEKTOR, Cafe Gallery Projects, Southwalk Park, London
Residencies
2017 - Dark Skies Residency - Allenheads Contemporary Arts, Northumberland, England
2011 - Artists Access to Art Colleges, Teesside University, Middlesborough, England
2008 - Factory Nights By Day, Rednile Projects, Mecca Bingo, Wallsend, England
Publications
Nichols, B.G. /Nairne, B.G. (Editorial and Creative Direction), (2023) Echtrai Journal. Edition 3. AnMor.
Nichols, B.G. /Nairne, B.G. (Editorial and Creative Direction), and Hudson, M., Hesse, E. (Associate Editors), (2022) Echtrai Journal. Edition 1. AnMor.
Sappho, M. and McPherson, H. (Editors), (2021) The Mass: Mythos, 2021 (audio work) [online].
Nichols, B.G. /Nairne, B.G. (Editorial and Creative Direction) and Hudson, M., Hesse, E. (Associate Editors), (2021) Echtrai Journal. Pilot Edition. AnMor.
Aldobranti (ed.), (2019) Critical Moss: Art beyond the Bubble. edizioi Fornio Fosco.
Other
2013 - Co-director Run of the Mill Arts Collective, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Curation
2008 - Sarah Pucill: A Retrospective, Star and Shadow Cinema, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Awards
2012 - Oppenheim-John Downes Trust Fund - for production costs for moving image work
Community Workshops
2015 - Photography Workshop - YMCA Enriching Rural Lives Project, County Durham
2013- An Introduction to Silk Painting at Cockfield Community Cafe, outreach for Jack Drum Arts, Colour Your Life Programme, funded by NHS and Durham County Council