Current Work: Theaster Gates
Where: The New School
66 W. 12th St.
212-229-5108 Price: $15
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The School of Constructed Environments at Parsons School of Design and The Architectural League’s “Current Work” series present significant international figures who powerfully influence contemporary architectural practice and shape the future of the built environment. Artist Theaster Gates will present his work in a public lecture and conversation with architect Billie Tsien.
About the artist:
Theaster Gates is trained in urban planning, religious studies, and fine arts. He has developed an expanded practice that includes space development, object making, performance, and critical engagement with many publics. With Rebuild Foundation, Gates is spearheading numerous development projects in some of the most divested parts of his native Chicago. He is currently a professor in the University of Chicago’s Department of Visual Art and serves as Director of the school’s Arts + Public Life initiative, which seeks to “build creative connections on Chicago’s South Side through artist residencies, arts education, and artist-led projects and events.”
The New School University Center, John L. Tishman Auditorium