On Nov. 12, 1994, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House opened with a sold-out variety show that celebrated the culmination of a major restoration effort. What had been the Winter Garden Theatre until it closed in 1981, reopened as the 1891 Fredonia Opera House after nine years of work performed largely by volunteers. On the same […]
The School of Art & Design at Alfred University presents virtual lectures by distinguished Iranian photographers Shirana Shahbazi and Hannah Darabi. These presentations offer critical insights into contemporary photographic practices and their intersection with Iranian visual culture. Both artists will discuss their methodologies, research, and contributions to the current discourse in contemporary photography.These lectures, organized […]
What are Eco-critical ceramics practices? When were they established? How is the climate crisis impacting contemporary ceramics practices? This lecture explores significant moments in the history of ceramics and establishes a timeline of ‘alternative’ practices. Engaging with the legacy of Charles Fergus Binns (1857-1934), a widely published scholar and the first director of the New […]