Nathan Beard is a multidisciplinary artist who draws from his Australian-Thai heritage to unpack the porous nature of culture and memory. In exploring associations of ‘Thainess’ through archives, family history and popular media, Beard’s work reveals the slippery range of influences which shape identity.

In 2024 he was the recipient of the Debra Porch Award, and winner of the Darebin Art Prize. In 2022 he participated in the Creative Australia’s London residency at ACME studios, and was awarded a studio at Gertrude Contemporary (2023-25). Nathan is represented by AVA Gallery, Boorloo/Perth, and FUTURES, Naarm/Melbourne.