Lydia is a writer based in London. She graduated in 2015 with an MA in History of Art and Art World Practice, after spending two years studying through Christie’s auction house learning how to write about art and produce catalogue descriptions. Lydia has worked for art galleries, art fairs and creative agencies and has a strong understanding of the art world and market. From poetry to prose and copy to content, fitting words together is what makes her brain tingle. It is her obsession and compulsion. Having written for artists, galleries, brands, agencies and studios, her diverse writing ability is sure to give a voice to your creativity or company.
Work history
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CopywriterFreelance
London, United KingdomFreelance
RNR Property: website content and copy for rebranding of a co-working space company including PPC pages, area guides, property listings, marketing emails, blog posts and creative concepts.
Hackney Wick Warehouse: website content for office and event space.
Straight Outta Clapton: event blurbs and adverts for club nights.
Additional freelance work: websites and biographies for designers, artists and creative practitioners.
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Content WriterFreelance
London, United KingdomFreelance
Sunday Times: Culture Magazine internship, August 2018.
Dazed Beauty: Forthcoming article on photoshop, and forthcoming lifestyle guides
Canvas Offices: Contributing editor of forthcoming online buisness publication.
The Idle Man: writing on fashion and lifestyle topics.
The Public House of Art: writing and pitching articles on art and exhibition reviews.
PANTA magazine. PANTA 13, February 2018: feature article on Louis Masai.
Cove Magazine, May 2018: Personal essay.
Symonds and Sampson: blog posts on country life and Dorset history.
Additional freelance work: poetry for fashion brands and events, including Larissa Von Planta Studio, 36th of May and Celebration of Antipodean Art Dinner. Recently appointed poet laureate to the Unshrinkables.
Skills
- Journalism
- Art Journalism
- Poetry
- Content Writing
- Creative Concept
- Blogging
- Cataloging
- Research
- Brand Copywriting
- Creative Storytelling
Education
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MA Newspaper JournalismCity University London
London, United Kingdom
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Copywriting CertificateCityLit
- London, United Kingdom
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