AoI Special Editions
AoI Special Editions present thought-provoking conversations about the arts as transformative media of inquiry, the role of art within the landscapes of higher education, and the interplay between artistic research, climate studies, and technology development.
SE 03 | Connecting the Dots for a Just Transition
Hear from Diné artist and photographer Will Wilson about his project about abandoned uranium mines and remediation site on the Navajo Nation, called “Connecting the Dots for a Just Transition.” We also speak with Leah Lowe, the director of Vanderbilt University’s Curb Center for Art, Enterprise, and Public Policy, which exhibited Will’s work in fall 2024 as part of an ongoing initiative exploring the role of “eco-grief” in the arts.
SE 02 | Holding Impact: Art, Science, and the Tasks of Contemporary Museums
In this special edition of Art of Interference, we speak with installation artist Amie Esslinger and Amanda Hellman, the director of the Vanderbilt University Art Gallery, about some of the questions Amie’s work asks about the relation of art and science, the unique opportunities afforded to university art museums to incite curiosity, and the pleasures second graders bring to art venues. Follow this link for more details about this episode.
SE 01 | Reverberations: Ancient Rock Art Today
This special edition of Art of Interference explores echoes between ancient rock and cave art and our contemporary moment. We feature the work of photographer Stephen Alvarez and visual artist Dustin Mater and discuss the role of non-profit organizations such as the Ancient Art Archive in preserving and educating the public about the oldest art on our planet. Follow this link for more details about this episode.