Pioneer — fine art PhD (anag) (10)

I believe the answer is:

pathfinder

(Other definitions for pathfinder that I've seen before include "Guide through unexplored territory" , "Trailblazer far in, depth uncertain" , "One on recce" , "radar device" , "Scout" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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