This public lectures series is organized by the UC Berkeley Arts + Design Initiative and cocurated by departments across campus. This year’s theme focuses on the aesthetics and politics of being “together,” online and offline—in educational contexts, civic contexts, and our personal lives.
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Geeta Anand joins journalists including UC Berkeley professors David Thigpen and David Barstow to discuss the realignment of national political priorities in the wake of the election.
Join Berkeley Arts + Design for another installment of this popular conversation series, featuring an array of leading artists, scholars, and experts—now online only!
The November 16 installment of this event series will be announced soon.
Composer Darcy James Argue, writer and director Isaac Butler, and film designer Peter Negrini discuss their work and the American fascination with conspiracy theories.
Interdisciplinary visual artists Kenyatta A. C. Hinkle and Lava Thomas discuss dismantling the hegemonic factors within public art selection, and who determines what is “monumental.”
Artist, filmmaker, and musician Lawrence Lek presents excerpts from his recent films and games, and discusses ideas theorized in his works.
Interdisciplinary artist, writer, and filmmaker Connie Zheng discusses the impacts and implications of propaganda, race, and climate change in contemporary society.
Sherin Guirguis discusses her work investigating the narratives and histories of people who have often been forgotten, marginalized, and/or erased.
The dean of UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design and Ford Foundation’s president discuss how arts and design relate to questions of equity and systemic racism.
Join a lively and timely panel discussion featuring scholars from the arts and law communities.
Performance artist and educator William Pope.L joins UC Berkeley assistant professor and artist Kenyatta A. C. Hinkle for a discussion of Pope.L’s recent work.
Join a diverse group of experts in discussing the Black experience at Berkeley—past, present, and future.
Performance artist and educator William Pope.L joins UC Berkeley assistant professor and artist Kenyatta A. C. Hinkle for a discussion of Pope.L’s recent work.
Join a lively and timely panel discussion featuring scholars from the arts and law communities.
The dean of UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design and Ford Foundation’s president discuss how arts and design relate to questions of equity and systemic racism.
Sherin Guirguis discusses her work investigating the narratives and histories of people who have often been forgotten, marginalized, and/or erased.
Interdisciplinary artist, writer, and filmmaker Connie Zheng discusses the impacts and implications of propaganda, race, and climate change in contemporary society.
Artist, filmmaker, and musician Lawrence Lek presents excerpts from his recent films and games, and discusses ideas theorized in his works.
Interdisciplinary visual artists Kenyatta A. C. Hinkle and Lava Thomas discuss dismantling the hegemonic factors within public art selection, and who determines what is “monumental.”
Composer Darcy James Argue, writer and director Isaac Butler, and film designer Peter Negrini discuss their work and the American fascination with conspiracy theories.
Geeta Anand joins journalists including UC Berkeley professors David Thigpen and David Barstow to discuss the realignment of national political priorities in the wake of the election.
This lecture has been canceled.
Join a diverse group of experts in discussing the Black experience at Berkeley—past, present, and future.
Join Berkeley Arts + Design for another installment of this popular conversation series, featuring an array of leading artists, scholars, and experts—now online only!
The November 16 installment of this event series will be announced soon.