Art, Research and Life Practices: Invited Panel & lunch

Affective Detours: In-Between Art, Research, and Life Practices

 Location: OISE, Room 12-252 (Hybrid: In-person & Zoom)

Lunch provided | Space is limited. RSVP now here
You can also join via Zoom. The link will be emailed to registrants. 

Discussion topics include:

• The myth of solitude in research and the intersections of life, research, and work
• Challenging rigid domains in artistic methodologies
• Exploring the commonalities between artists, social scientists, and scientists
• How “unprofessionalism” disrupts traditional research and artistic practices

INVITED SPEAKERS

Lisa Steele – UT Professor Emeritus, and pioneering artist in video, photography, and performance, Steele has exhibited at the Venice Biennale, MoMA, and beyond. Dr. Steele co-founded Vtape, a national distribution service for independent video, and established the Graduate Program in Visual Studies at U of T.

Ana Barajas – Director of YYZ Artists’ Outlet, Barajas has organized over 100 exhibitions. With expertise in sculpture, installation, and modern art history, she is a leading voice in contemporary curating.

Henrjeta Mece – Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Social Justice Education at OISE, U of T, Mece integrates artistic and research practices. Her work has been exhibited internationally at Zweigstelle Berlin, MOCA (TO), and ISCP.

The Centre for Media, Culture & Education Invited Speaker Series brings together thought leaders and artists from various disciplines to share their work in media, culture, and education. Through a range of talks and presentations, the series fosters meaningful dialogue on the role of media in shaping education, cultural literacy, and social justice.      For further questions, contact:

Sara Rasikh, CMCE GA –