Here is a recording of the talk I gave at the GenAI Lunchtime sessions to colleagues at the University of Worcester in February this year. In it I speak about the use of generative AI tools in the arts, differing definitions of ‘intelligence’ and ‘creativity’ in the arts and tech worlds, and the uneven impact of Generative AI tools on different creative fields. I also give a brief introduction to the ideas of accelerationism and transhumanism, and make a case for aligning studio arts education with creative health. It’s a 30 minute talk.
Reimagining Arts Education: From the Education of the Senses to Creative Health
Below is PDF of my presentation ‘Reimagining Arts Education: From the Education of the Senses to Creative Health ‘ which I gave at the Have Some Imagination: Towards a Manifesto for Arts Education conference at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Newcastle in February.
Friends of the Future at Herd Farm 24-25th Feb
Along with colleagues from Friends of the Future and the Arts and Health Research Group at the University of Worcester, I’ve coordinated an Open Space event at Herd Farm in Leeds on the 24th and 25th Feb that will respond to the following prompts:
- Where do art and therapy start and end?
- What is the meaning of integrity for artistic and therapeutic practices?
- How might psychotherapists (arts-based or otherwise), creative health practitioners and socially-engaged artists work together on large-scale public health projects?
The event has been developed in collaboration with the Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
The events is free but places are limited, particularly from the overnight accommodation.
More information below.
Please book your place here.
Invisible Mirrors 