The past few weeks have been quite eventful in terms of Motion/Emotion, with the most salient development being the availability of new robots for the contemporary section. Before I delve into those works though, let’s first review the overall organization of the show, which we settled on a few months ago. Part One will focus… Continue reading Exhibition Work, October Update
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Exhibition Work, September Update
In August I took a brief pause from exhibition work to make time for my assistantship training with the Cohen Career Center. September has been picking right back up though, so let’s take a look at what’s been happening at the Barry Art Museum. Last week we had a productive meeting with Elizabeth King, one… Continue reading Exhibition Work, September Update
Exhibition Work, August Update
The past few weeks have been a combination of logistical planning and ongoing conceptual research. On the logistics side, I’ve put together a preliminary checklist, which we’ll finalize over the next few weeks. I’ve also started contacting lending institutions so that we can secure the pieces we want. Last month, artist Joseph Morris, whose work… Continue reading Exhibition Work, August Update
Exhibition Work, July Update
As with last week’s post on my dissertation, today’s piece was done before traveling to Florida. Although we returned to Williamsburg yesterday, I didn’t want to make myself write a blog post right after getting back from vacation, so I wrote this is advance. In addition to the automaton research I’ve been doing from home,… Continue reading Exhibition Work, July Update
Exhibition Work, June Update
As with last week’s post on my dissertation work, a lot has happened with the Motion/Emotion exhibition since my last check-in, so let’s get caught up. More specifically, I’ll be sharing three exciting developments that have happened since June 1st. Two of those events took place last week. On Monday, we filmed the Barry Art… Continue reading Exhibition Work, June Update
Exhibition Work, May Update
On the research side of things I’ve been looking at catalogues for recent exhibitions about robots to get a sense of what other museums have been addressing and, just as importantly, not been addressing. Earlier this year I looked at Robot Love, curated by Ine Gevers, which explores what robots can teach us about love… Continue reading Exhibition Work, May Update
Exhibition Work, April Update
As with last month’s post, my ongoing exhibition work with the Barry has been moving in two interrelated but distinct directions. On the one hand, I’ve been continuing my research into robots and automata, focusing particularly on their cultural histories. At the same time, we’ve been addressing the more practical side of exhibition work by… Continue reading Exhibition Work, April Update
Museums in Times of Crisis: An Equality Lab Virtual Symposium
In October I told you about Finding Home, a virtual symposium from the Equality Lab that looked at the concept of home during the pandemic. Last Friday, we hosted another symposium addressing the pandemic and the overarching need for social change, Museums in Times of Crisis. Organized by Laura Beltrán-Rubio and myself, this symposium provided… Continue reading Museums in Times of Crisis: An Equality Lab Virtual Symposium
Exhibition Work, March Update
Last month my exhibition work with the Barry Art Museum started moving in two interrelated directions. On the one hand, I’ve continued doing my research independently, reading about different topics and artists and taking notes for future reference. I’ve also started meeting with the museum’s education and exhibition staff as a group, as we start… Continue reading Exhibition Work, March Update
Exhibition Work, February Update
Last month I talked about my ongoing readings about the Uncanny Valley and other broad themes relating to robots. Today I’ll share what I’ve been up to since January 1st, and more specifically my explorations into the more nuanced aspects of human-robot interactions. Most likely it’s my art historical background speaking, but I’ve been considering… Continue reading Exhibition Work, February Update