Nathan Nhan (b. 1997, Canberra, ACT) is a ceramicist whose practice uses experimental making and the ceramic process as a tool to create, investigate and manifest identities within his work. Responding to the inherent materiality and cultural significance of ceramics, Nhan reflects upon concepts of place, community and identity from an Asian Australian perspective. He often employs traditional vessels as a foundation, transforming historical forms into contemporary vehicles that play with the medium’s enduring epic narrative of both Eastern and Western perspectives imbued with personal stories and social commentary.
Nathan currently lives and works in Canberra, ACT. Nathan’s representation with KSGoW commenced in 2025. Please contact the gallery via art@kingstreetgallery.com to join Nathan’s mailing list. His inaugural exhibition with us will be in 2026.
Nathan Nhan, detail of portrait photograph by Cassie Abraham (@saltyjugs) 2025
Step into the studio with Canberra ceramicist and Australian National University (ANU) alumnus Nathan Nhan as he reflects on his creative process and experience at the ANU School of Art and Design.
2026
Proverbial, King Street Gallery on William, 7 July – 1 August, 2026. Enquiries via art@kingstreetgallery.com
2024
That All Just Happened, Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG), Canberra, ACT
It’s never quite as it seems, Platform Gallery, Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS), ACT
2023
Nathan Nhan, Strathnairn Arts Association, Canberra, ACT
2019
Life after Love, Tributary Projects, Canberra
2026
BLAZE 2026: Canberra Contemporary, Parkes, ACT (Exhibition: 2 May – 20 June 2026, curated by Sophia Cai.)
2025
Rigg Design Prize National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne, VIC
Memo Horseshoe Gallery, Canberra, ACT
2024
ATA PRESENTS VOL. 03 At The Above, Melbourne, VIC
2023
Threads of being: EASS 2023 Canberra Potters Society, Canberra, ACT
Emerging Contemporaries CraftACT, Canberra
HATCHED National Graduates Show PICA Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Perth, WA
2022
CANBERRA New Energy, 4A Centre of Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney, NSW
ANU School of Art Graduates Show (Honours), ANU School of Art and Design (SOAD) Gallery, Australian National University
CONTOUR656 Canberra Art Biennale, National Arboretum, ACT
2020
Fire Fight Fundraiser, Nishi Gallery, Canberra ACT
Fire Relief Fundraiser, Tributary Projects, Canberra
2019
Tainted love, Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS), Gorman Art House, Canberra
Awards, Residencies and Prizes
2022 ACT Legislative Assembly Prize
2022 Drill Hall Gallery ANU Art. Collection Acquisition Award
2022 EASS Strathnairn Arts Association’s Anita McIntyre Residency Award\
2022 EASS Canberra Potters’ Society Exhibition Award
2022 EASS Craft ACT Emerging Contemporaries Exhibition Award, EASS Canberra Museum and Gallery Ramp Showcase Award
2019 Harris & Hobbs Acquisition Award
2019 Recipient of the ANU School of Art & Design Emerging Artist Support Scheme, from The Australian Ceramics Association
2019 Mansfield Ceramics High Commendation, Ceramics Graduate
Collections
Australian National University Collection, Drill Hall Gallery, ACT
ACT Legislative Assembly Collection, ACT
Pilot Restaurant, Canberra
Paranormal Wines, ACT
Strathnairn Arts, Ginninderry
And Such&Such Restaurant, Canberra
Rebel Rebel, Canberra
