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Adios, “Hello” 👋

Our time with Xu Zhen’s sculpture has come to an end. Last week we celebrated the first Plinth Project commissioned public artwork with music and student performances. Installed at the south end of Meyer Green, “Hello” became a fixture on campus as the “Churro” and we’re grateful for the conversation and curiosity it sparked.

As we prepare to de-install “Hello” this summer, be on the lookout for the next artwork coming to Meyer Green this fall, “Amulets,” which marks sculptor and filmmaker Alia Farid’s first North American public art commission.

🎨✨ New Student Art Spotlight! ✨🎨

Check out these incredible pieces from our student community! 🌟🌲

1️⃣ ‘Salu-Salo (The Act of Eating Together)’ (Monoprints on food wrapping paper, laser cut stencils, 2024) by Mhar Tenorio (.t), Computer Science ’24

“This work showcases cultural connection and displacement. The food that should be on your table is now hung on a wall, commemorated but inaccessible.” 🟥🟨🖼️

2️⃣ ‘Monstera’ (Oil on Canvas, 2024) by Chang M. Yun (.and_lines), Chemical Engineering ’28

Work in progress: Monstera in grayscale w/ ochre yellow stems 🍃🎨

Drop a 🔥 to show love to today’s featured artists and tag a friend you want to see in a future highlight! 💬👇

Follow for more amazing student art, and don’t forget to submit your own work for a chance to be featured! 👀✅

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🌟✨ Exciting News ✨🌟 Get ready for an artistic transformation on campus as Stanford announces two new art installations coming to our community in the 2024-25 academic year. 🎨✨

Sculptor and filmmaker Alia Farid () will craft a temporary piece for the Stanford Plinth Project, while Camille Utterback (), a faculty member, will create a permanent installation for the new Data Science and Computation Complex.

“Amulets brings into view an inconspicuous yet significant object of Mesopotamian material culture,” writes Farid about the proposal of two large-scale amulets held up by one another, made of polyester resin, a modern material, and blue faience, the earliest form of ceramic glaze, invented more than 6000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, in what is today Iraq. Amulets will mark Farid’s first North American public art commission.

Camille Utterback’s installation at Stanford’s Data Science and Computation Complex features hand-painted glass panels and live computer-generated projections across a four-story stairwell. It explores themes of human history, encoding, and storytelling, prompting reflection on the connections between physical bodies and data.

“Public art is so meaningful for how it brings creative vitality to the Stanford campus in a way that is tangible and open to everyone,”

Join us in celebrating the power of public art to ignite imagination and foster connection within our community. Follow us and stay tuned for more dispatches as these works arrive to campus! 🎉🌟

01 📸 : Alia Farid photographed by Myriam Boulos, 2024)
02 📸 : Brett Bowman - Courtesy of the artist and Haines Gallery, San Francisco

Featured past works:

03 🖼️: Alia Farid, Palm orchard, 2022
Installation views of Whitney Biennial 2022: Quiet as It’s Kept (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York)
Photo: Ryan Lowry

04 🖼️: Camille Utterback, Abundance, 2007
Courtesy of the artist and Haines Gallery, San Francisco
Photo: Lane Hartwell © 2007

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Sliding into the weekend with some fresh art for your feed! ⁣🖼️🖌️✨
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Today we’re sharing two works from Art Practice major Lily Thai () from the Class of ‘27

01: “Dinner, Party” (Watercolor on Paper, 2022)
02: “Untitled” (Graphite on Paper, 2022)
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We caught up with Lily to learn more about her and her work.⁣
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SA: What sparked your initial interest in art?⁣
Lily: I’ve always had an interest in drawing, and started watercolor in high school as a break from my typical practices.⁣
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SA: How did these come together?⁣
Lily: These pieces are informed by my Vietnamese American experience, elevating personal images underrepresented within the fine arts. Representation opens crucial opportunity for not just a celebration of culture, but also critique. In drawing from themes of parental stoicism, filial piety, war, immigration, and sacrifice, I seek to create not only a vessel to tell our story, but a visual depiction of it. ⁣
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SA: How has Stanford impacted your artistic journey?⁣
Lily: Art has helped facilitate connection and exchange with my peers here at Stanford.⁣
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Want to see more art from your fellow students? Then give us a follow, drop a 🔥 and tag a friend you want to see on a future highlight!⁣
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What's up arty people! 🎨🤩

With Cardinal Pride riding high for the Big Game, we want to take a moment to celebrate the artistic spirit of our students.

Today's featured artwork is from Nisha Acharya '26 .acharyaa. The piece is titled More Than A Living Goddess, Graphite (2022).

"Kumari, the living Goddess of Nepal, is not allowed to speak to those who worship her, yet her glowing eyes depict that she has so much to tell us."

Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or anything in between, we want to share your work with our Stanford Arts community. Hit the link in bio or send us a DM to be featured in our next edition!

Time for a weekly dispatch from the amazing students who have branched out all over the country for internships supported by the Stanford Internship Programs in the Arts (SIPA). Today, we’re hearing from from Osadolor Osawemwenze ‘24, who has been interning at creative studio Black Discourse (.co):

“This internship allowed me to synthesize my creative skills and research to further fuel creative projects and marketing for clients. My vision for the future of my creative journey is even more boundless.”

Time for a weekly dispatch from the amazing students who have branched out all over the country for internships supported by the Stanford Internship Programs in the Arts (SIPA). Today, we’re hearing from Katie Smith ‘24, who has been interning at LGR Literary Agency:

“I have had a great time getting to know the publishing industry (and New York City!) this summer! The team has been so welcoming and supportive, and I can't wait to see all of the wonderful books I've had the chance to see in their infant stages make it to publication.”

This week’s intern spotlight takes us near Munich, Germany, where Stanford art history undergrad Abigail Schweizer ‘24 is interning at the Diözesanmuseum München Freising aka DIMU.

“I’ve been researching one of light artist James Turrell's newest spaces, ‘A CHAPEL FOR LUKE and his scribe Lucius the Cyrene.’ The light space is really special because Turrell embedded his work in the history of the museum. He chose the museum’s old chapel as the installation’s location, which is situated directly across from the museum’s most important icon and the inspiration behind the title, the Freising icon of St. Luke.”

The research will support Abigail’s undergraduate thesis for Stanford University Department of Art & Art History Honors Program, for students developing original, advanced research and writing. Her internship, made possible through Stanford's Krupp Internship Program – one of the many opportunities Stanford offers students – allows her to work with the DIMU's extensive collection. That includes paintings, sculptures and other objects from ecclesiastical art and culture, from the Byzantine period through Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, modern art and more. The work of James Turrell is a major staple of the museum’s architecture and the contemporary collection.



Pictures: ©James Turrell, Photo by Florian Holzherr ©Diözesanmuseum Freising, Photo by Chris Schalasky

Did you know Stanford students can intern at our very own campus arts organizations through the summer Stanford Internship Programs in the Arts (SIPA)? Today, we’re getting a dispatch from Abby Matsumoto ‘24:

“I’ve had an incredible time working as the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University European Art Curatorial Intern under [Associate Curator of European Art] Patch Crowley! I’ve learned so much about how museums work and operate, from the longer-term projects and exhibitions that require extensive forethought and planning, to the daily meetings and assignments that are also necessary for the museum to function.

I’ve always been fascinated by the role of the museum within society, and I’ve been able to really explore the complexities of that dynamic from a first-hand vantage point (as well as consider the Cantor Arts Center’s own unique history and position as a storied university museum).

Aside from doing research and helping Patch prepare for his upcoming exhibition, I also was given the incredible opportunity to write a label for one of the museum’s new acquisitions that is currently on display! Learning the specific mode of museum label writing was a fun but challenging task, and I’m honestly still ecstatic that I will have left a tangible mark on the museum even after the program is finished.”

This summer, amazing Stanford students have branched out all over the region and country for internships supported by the Stanford Internship Programs in the Arts (SIPA). Today, we’re getting a dispatch from Sky Walker ‘24:

“My summer has been full of fun! I've gotten to teach collage and other arts classes to people of all ages and backgrounds with ArtSeed in San Francisco. It's rewarding to see and inspire others to fall in love with creating, just like I do.”

Stanford Arts staff are accomplished in their various fields – *and* many are artists themselves! , a preparator and framer at the Cantor Arts Center, and , a program associate supporting visiting artists and interdisciplinary initiatives, are two of the 34 artists featured in “Earth” at .

This exhibition is the last in the center’s year-long “Climate Connections” series highlighting the power of art to promote reflection, dialogue and action on climate change.

Hear from the artists below, and head on over to see this (free) show before it closes August 19!

Albert Harold Lewis shares: “I create paintings, drawings, and prints that investigate our relationship with the natural world. I create work that is often charged with a sense of animism or non-human energy. Drawing from life, I seek to capture not only how plants, trees, and landscapes exist in space but also how that state of being informs our relationship to them. I strive to connect with or understand the soul or essence of a plant to the extent that is possible from my vantage point as a human being.”

Edi Dai says: “I explore complexities hidden within objects often considered to be quotidian in nature… My current practice investigates the historical constructs hidden within the culture of painting. Through growing, spinning, and weaving cotton, I examine the material qualities of one of the most common painting substrates today.”

Images:
1. Albert Harold Lewis, Charcoal Bark Portrait 02, 2023. Charcoal on paper
2 & 3. Edi Dai, Thoroughfare Vessel, 2021. Handwoven canvas made of undyed natural colorgrown cotton

🎆Happy holiday weekend! Let's celebrate with some 🎇 student work ↑

Students, submit your artwork at arts.stanford.edu/submit to be featured

[Kea Kahoilua Clebsch, "Your Grandpa Kimo Weaves Lauhala" (2023); Oil Paint on Canvas. Dayeeta Pal, "Cityscapes and Scenes" (2022); Watercolor. Jessica Lee, "Untitled" (2022); Charcoal.]

The Honors in the Arts Virtual Symposium is now live! Watch the video essays of these amazing interdisciplinary projects and celebrate our 2023 seniors!
arts.stanford.edu/symposium

Over the course of their senior year, Honors in the Arts students develop a thesis project that puts creative practice into conversation with other areas of study: a creative writer tackles environmental issues through the lens of art history, a musician composes an original album investigating Black identity through the music of the diaspora, a designer explores online communities through an interactive webcomic - and much more.

Projects featured in photos:
Danny Ritz, Run for Our Whole Lives
Tyra Blackwater, nizhónígo nihaa ’ádahałyą́ | they are taking good care of us
Kaitlin Hsu, Rites
Tamilore Awosile, Black Atlantic
Jeffrey Wang, Academy of Marginalized Superpowers

Catch Stanford alum Tauba Auerbach and Stanford visiting artist Anicka Yi in "Bodies of Knowledge," from the new season of Art21’s award-winning "Art in the Twenty-First Century" series – premiering tonight at 10pm on PBS KQED

📺Watch the Teaser Trailer: https://a21.tv/3IHTdr3

All artist segments will be available to watch on Art21.org following the premiere.

For the The Stanford Daily, Sebastian Hochman challenges the somewhat archaic trope of "fuzzies" and the "techies," while arguing that with some shifts in culture, Stanford University can lead the way in the future of arts education. Take in his perspective as an intended Music major, and read the entire piece ↴

Beyond STEM: The future of arts education and opportunities at Stanford "Of course, Stanford still attracted students like Ted Danson, Reese Witherspoon and Adam West (none of whom graduated, in pursuit of either acting professionally or transferring to a more rigorous program). Still, the question me and all my peers in the arts seem to be asking is: Can an artist find...

It's finally here 🎓

Congratulations to 's immensely talented graduating seniors—you’ve worked hard and you deserve every moment. Everyone at is grateful to support the incredible work our students, faculty, and staff have been putting into the world, and we're looking forward to an equally creative Summer!

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What’s better than Commencement? A stress-free family during Commencement 📲

The Stanford University mobile app has you covered—scroll through featured events, where to eat, and most importantly, explore the expansive public art collection with self-guided tours ↓

Public Art Mobile App – Stanford Arts Public Art Mobile App Explore Stanford's expansive public art collection on campus or virtually with our newest mobile feature, Public Art Tours. Get Stanford Mobile Download the native application from the App Store or Google Play. Visit the UIT website to learn more about Stanford Mobile. Navigate...

Rashaad Newsome x The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence 👏

Multidisciplinary artist and Stanford HAI Visiting Artist Rashaad Newsome discusses his work “Being,” a social humanoid AI installation undefined by race or gender, that uses a combination of animation, game engines, generative grammars, scripted responses, and machine-learning models to actively engage with —and teach—humans.

Directed and produced: Johnny Symons
Edited: Ash Verwiel

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We're having a to the Stanford University Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence ('s) spring symposium earlier this month. The aim of was to challenge traditional ideas about art and technology while discussing advances AI research, policy and how it can improve the human condition—and with a powerhouse lineup, the discussions were rich, nuanced, and thoughtful. If you missed the event or want to revisit sessions, check out the recordings here ↴

Creativity in the Age of AI: Introduction and Generative AI Privacy How is AI impacting the arts, and how are the arts impacting AI? At our Spring Symposium, which took place on May 24, 2023, technologists, scholars, and crea...

In honor of , we're shining a light on the incredible makerspaces of Stanford University! These spaces help students and faculty—and, in some cases, staff and community members—explore their creative inner maker while also supporting more experienced creators. Join Taylor Kubota as she tackles one of the hands-on project kits at Lab64 ↴

Stanford makerspace project first-hand Dozens of makerspaces at Stanford help students and faculty –and, in some cases, staff and community members –explore their inner maker while also supporting...

A. Van Jordan, professor of English, cinephile and award-winning poet recently discussed how film inspires his work and shared some advice for aspiring poets ↴

A. Van Jordan, professor of English, on poetry, movies, and Einstein The cinephile and award-winning poet recently discussed how film inspires his work and shared some advice for aspiring poets.

Stanford University's Vice President for the Arts, Deborah Cullinan, is tasked with integrating the arts in almost every form across campus.

"We all want to have creative lives," Cullinan tells host Russ Altman in this episode of Stanford School of Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. She says art has the power to heal and may be the answer to many of our present-day societal problems, such as growing political polarization and social isolation borne by the pandemic. Art advances equity, improves health, and enhances well-being for all, she says. Everyone should see themselves as artists—engineers, physicians, political scientists alike. Check out the entire episode ↓

The future of art She says art has the power to heal and may be the answer to many of our present-day societal problems, such as growing political polarization and social isolation borne by the pandemic. Art advances equity, improves health, and enhances well-being for all, she says. Everyone should see themselves as...

in all of it's glory! 🌏💜

When reflecting on this collaborative experience with the , .med, and , artist .shin says shes "so grateful to be embraced by the community in creating this sculpture together and bringing awareness to the plastic pollution crisis."

"As my colleague , Vice President for the Arts at Stanford often says, the most pressing problems of our times cannot be solved by science and technology alone. Artists and art like this are essential in shifting attitudes and culture." Director

Come visit the newly installed Plastic Planet at the Biomedical Innovation Building!

Join us tomorrow at 9:30am for the hybrid symposium for the 2022-23 Honors in the Arts cohort! These thirteen student artists have spent the academic year creating deeply innovative and interdisciplinary projects across a wide spectrum of media: screenwriting and film, poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction, music and sound composition, photography, digital and AI-generated art, video installation, mixed media, collage, sculpture, and curation.

All are welcome to attend, refreshments will be provided, and a selection of work created by this year's cohort will be on display—RSVP + learn more ↓

Honors in the Arts Symposium 2022-23 – Stanford Arts OVERVIEW DETAILS How to Apply FAQS Cohorts Symposia Graduate Mentor Applications 2022-23 Symposium 2021-22 Symposium 2020-21 Symposium Join us in celebrating the work of students from the 2022-23 Honors in the Arts cohort! Welcome to the hybrid symposium for the 2022-23 Honors in the Arts cohort. Th...

“Installation is an immersive experience—surrounded by and finding ourselves inside . and need a revolution!”—Artist + Creator Jean Shin ↓

The end of a collaborative and creatively fulfilling road—the incredible Plastic Planet sculpture will be unveiled this evening at Stanford University's Biomedical Innovations Building from 5-6:30pm! This celebration is open to the public, so please join us.

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Happy Friday! Let's celebrate the only way we know how—with some new student work ↑

[Jackie Liu, “Trying to Forgive” (2022); oil on canvas; Smiti Mittal “body of evidence” (2023); Mixed media (watercolor, charcoal pencils, pencil) on sketch paper; Kea Kahoilua Clebsch, “Your Grandpa Kimo Weaves Lauhala” (2023); oil paint on canvas.]

The Anderson Collection at Stanford University's newest exhibition, Convergence Zone, focuses on the human-planet relationship—and shines a spotlight on humanity’s unnatural role in natural events. It features artworks by Deborah Butterfield (known for her ghost horse sculptures), artist and ocean scientist Ethan Estess, BS ’11, MS ’12; eco-artist pioneers Helen and Newton Harrison; and Jean Shin, the 2022-23 Denning Visiting Artist and an artist-in-residence in the lab of pediatric infectious diseases professor Angelle Desiree LaBeaud at Stanford Medicine.

In the following Q&A, Jason Linetzky, director of the Anderson Collection, and Jean MacDougall, senior registrar for the museum and curator of Convergence Zone, discuss the exhibition’s origins, understanding global issues through art, and providing artists with the space to experiment ↴

Exhibition explores humanity's impact on bodies of water - Stanford Report A new Anderson Collection art exhibition focuses on humankind’s negative impact on natural bodies of water.

In a coup for 's Creative Writing program and the larger community, five award-winning writers have been appointed to faculty positions!

Poets Louise Glück, A. Van Jordan, Amaud Jamaul Johnson, Aracelis Girmay, and fiction writer Kirstin Valdez Quade. “The program is going through an amazing transformation before our eyes,” said Nicholas Jenkins, interim director of the Creative Writing Program and an associate professor of English. He added, “With a galaxy of great, dedicated writers on campus—both those who have been inspiring us for years now and those who are just joining us—the Creative Writing Program is now beginning a new chapter in its own exhilarating story.”

Head to our stories to read more ↑

[In order of appearance: Kirstin Valdez Quade, Amaud Jamaul Johnson, A. Van Jordan, Aracelis Girmay, Louise Glück]

If the intersection of art and sustainability is the name of your game, you won't want to miss this! ↴

Join artist Jean Shin, Stanford University's 2022-23 Denning Visiting Artist and creator of the collaborative art installation Plastic Planet with Stanford Medicine's Labaud Lab, and Marcie Kwon, Assistant Professor of Art History and co-director of the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University's Asian American Art Initiative, for a discussion about Shin’s work included in the Anderson Collection at Stanford University's current exhibition, Convergence Zone.

Often working cooperatively within a community, Jean Shin amasses vast collections of everyday objects including the altered Mountain Dew bottles that make up Invasives, her sculpture on view on the facade of the Anderson. Learn more + register → www.google.com/url?q=https://www.stanfordlivetickets.org/0/11279&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1682615888894142&usg=AOvVaw1vUOSN4NEB9u1ysNxu4eX_