Art Friday Lecture Series: John Chae
Every semester, the School of Art brings artists and scholars from around the country to Kent State to present their work to an audience of students and community members. All lectures are free and open to the public and take place at 12 p.m. in room 165 at the Center for the Visual Arts.
Lecture Title: "Model American"
In this lecture, John Chae will present on the visual culture of American idealism and its
proselytization across the Pacific Rim—including its reintegration via immigration, and how these moments of cultural mutation guide his work.
Art Friday Lecture Series: Fronterizx
Every semester, the School of Art brings artists and scholars from around the country to Kent State to present their work to an audience of students and community members. All lectures are free and open to the public and take place at 12 p.m. in room 165 at the Center for the Visual Arts.
Art Friday Lecture Series: Richard James
Every semester, the School of Art brings artists and scholars from around the country to Kent State to present their work to an audience of students and community members. All lectures are free and open to the public and take place at 12 p.m. in room 165 at the Center for the Visual Arts.
Lecture Title: "In Search of a Clear Reflection"
This lecture will follow the development of Richard W. James’ studio practice from
grad school to present.
Art Friday Lecture Series: Zachary Smoker
Every semester, the School of Art brings artists and scholars from around the country to Kent State to present their work to an audience of students and community members. All lectures are free and open to the public and take place at 12 p.m. in room 165 at the Center for the Visual Arts.
Lecture Title: "Anyone Can Make Art, Not Everyone Can Buy It"
Join visual artist Zachary Smoker to learn about his sculptural practice and how he
repurposes discarded materials from consumer culture to subvert capitalism.