I’m Izabella Nantsou (she/her), an early career researcher residing on Gadigal and Bidjigal Country in Sydney, Australia.

Working at the intersections of policy, labour, and the performing arts, my research tackles big questions about how art is made, supported, and valued.

Whether I’m deep in historical archives, mentoring emerging artists, or analysing public policy, I’m always drawn to the connections between creativity and structure, art and politics, and theory and practice.

Beyond research, I teach at The University of Sydney and the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, helping students critically reflect on their own embodied histories and navigating the complex relationships between art, policy, and power in their creative practices.

As a freelance designer, my portfolio encompasses album covers and tour posters to conference presentations and marketing collateral. I particularly enjoy bringing dense and complex research to life through compelling report design.

This site showcases my research, teaching, and design work. Feel free to reach out via the channels below.