“Roots” with Nathaniel Stern
• – • Saint Kate Hotel
About the speaker
Nathaniel Stern is an awkward artist, writer, and teacher, who likes awkward art, writing, and students. He holds a 50/50 dual appointment as Professor of Art and Design / Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nathaniel’s art — across ecological, interactive, and more traditional forms — has been shown internationally. He is the author of Interactive Art and Embodiment: The Implicit Body as Performance (Gylphi 2013) and Ecological Aesthetics: artful tactics for humans, nature, and politics (Dartmouth 2018). He lives in Milwaukee with his wife, Kate, their billion children, and a truly evil cat.
Local partners
MKE Production Rental provides powerful audio-visual tools to empower creative professionals throughout Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin — from cameras to projectors, sound equipment and lighting gear. MKE Production Rental believes creativity is what moves cities forward.
Celesta Restaurant is a globally minded vegan restaurant that serves otherworldly food, always house-made, soulful and with bold flavors. We make our food for everyone and hope that what we put on the plate can inspire vegans and non-vegans alike. We believe that plant-based cuisine is the future and should try to get there as deliciously as possible.
Saint Kate is a unique, boutique arts hotel created by artists for artists. From the professional business travelers looking for a coworking space in downtown Milwaukee, to local creatives seeking a source of inspiration for their next project. Visit Milwaukee’s newest hotel and venue and experience all that we have to offer.
Stone Creek Coffee’s first batch of coffee came pouring out of a small batch roaster in 1993 and was delivered to our single store in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Today, Stone Creek Coffee consists of 10 cafes that specialize in Farm to Cup coffee sourcing. Responsibly grown, meticulously roasted, undeniably local.
The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) explores the art and culture of Wisconsin. Founded in 1961, MOWA is one of the top museums of regional art in the United States, with over 5,000 works of contemporary and historic art by more than 350 artists. Through rotating exhibitions and educational programs, MOWA provides an innovative forum for the culturally engaged.
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