Max Ferguson

Theories, Policies and Practices

Max Ferguson is a photographer, writer and curator. He is the Founder of Oval Press and Splash & Grab Magazine, and the Photo Editor of Granta Magazine. Alongside Cian Oba-Smith, he co-authored The Portrait Photographer’s Manual (Thames & Hudson). Max is the author of two photobooks: Whistling for Owls and Deadfall. Max is a Senior Lecturer in photography at the London College of Communication and a regular visiting lecturer on various photography programmes across the UK. Previous experience includes five years as the Director of Photography of Port Magazine and several as a photo editor at the Financial Times Weekend Magazine. Max recently completed his MA in Photography at UWE in Bristol.

arp: Bibliography


Bodley-Scott, T. and Oymak, E. (2022) University-Industry Partnerships for Positive Change: Transformational Strategic Alliances Towards UN SDGs. Bristol: Bristol University Press.

Brook, O., O’Brien, D. and Taylor, M. (2018) Panic! Social Class, Taste and Inequalities in the Creative Industries. London: Create London / Arts Emergency.

Cameron, J. (1992) The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. New York: Tarcher.

Elbow, P. (1973) Writing Without Teachers. New York: Oxford University Press.

Pringle, E. (2009) ‘The artist as educator: examining relationships between art practice and pedagogy in the gallery context’, Tate Papers, 11. Available at: https://www.tate.org.uk/research/tate-papers/11/artist-as-educator-examining-relationships-between-art-practice-and-pedagogy-in-gallery-context (Accessed: 21 January 2026).

Sabri, D. (2012) Students’ engagement in industry projects at the University of the Arts London. London: University of the Arts London.

Sabri, D. (2017) UAL students’ engagement with industry and communities of practice: Year 3 report of a longitudinal study. London: University of the Arts London / King’s College London.

Vis, D. (2021) Research For People Who (Think They) Would Rather Create. Eindhoven: Onomatopee. ISBN: 978-94-93148-43-7.


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