Virgil Marti

Wednesday, April 12

Virgil Marti's installations frequently include elements associated with interior design, such as wallpaper, furniture, and lighting fixtures. This blurring of lines questions traditional notions of what constitutes fine art and invites viewers to reconsider their preconceptions. His work is not only visually appealing, but it also engages the viewer on a sensory level.

^{This event was funded by IU Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows program.}

Beauty, Death, and Our Bodies

Thursday, March 23

A gathering of diverse queer voices discussed their relationship to beauty, mortality, and queerness and how it is expressed in their work. Panelists included Herron alums featured in the exhibition It's the only life that I've ever known, including Martin Clinch (B.F.A. Printmaking '14) and Gustavo Uriel (B.F.A. Painting '15), and Michael Vetter, assistant curator of contemporary art, Newfields. Visiting artist Anthony Sonnenberg moderated the conversation.

^{This event was presented as part of a two-day LGBTQIA+ Student Forum made possible by a gift from the Indiana University Queer Philanthropy Circle and a Pride-filled donor.}

Anthony Sonnenberg

Wednesday, March 22

Multimedia artist Anthony Sonnenberg discussed his work, including his hand-built ceramic sculptures that echo the decadent elaborations of Baroque and Rococo styles. He also talked about his process and his work's underlying themes and inspirations, including Greek mythology.

^{This event was presented as part of a two-day LGBTQIA+ Student Forum made possible by a gift from the Indiana University Queer Philanthropy Circle and a Pride-filled donor.}

Rob Millard-Mendez

Wednesday, February 22

Phillip Tennant Furniture Artisan Lecture

Rob Millard-Mendez, a professor in the art and design department at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, discussed his studio practice, which employs high craft but is also process-oriented and rich in conceptual depth. He presented his current and previous work and discussed his journey as a woodworker/sculptor.

Museum of Broken Relationships Indianapolis: A Conversation & Opening Reception

Wednesday, February 8

Museum of Broken Relationships founders Olinka Vištica and Dražen Grubišić discussed the origins and growth of the Zagreb-based museum, the creative processes behind their work, and the power of emotional objects and stories.

The conversation was moderated by IUPUI professors Lois H. Silverman and Laura M. Holzman.

^{This event was organized with the Museum of Broken Relationships Indianapolis exhibition. It was made possible by the Republic of Croatia Ministry of Culture and Media, the Edgar and Dorothy Fehnel Chair in International Studies fund, the IU School of Liberal Arts, and the IUPUI Center for Service and Learning.}