Sam Fox School Spring Public Lecture Series begins Jan. 26

Speakers include Judith Barry, Kahlil Robert Irving, Julie Bargmann, Michael Maltzan, Timothy Morton

Artists Judith Barry and Kahlil Robert Irving, architects Fernanda Canales and Michael Maltzan, landscape architect Julie Bargmann and philosopher Timothy Morton are among the internationally renowned creative professionals who will discuss their work for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis’ spring Public Lecture Series.

Uniting WashU’s academic units in art, architecture and design with its acclaimed Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, the Sam Fox School brings an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary issues and challenges, from sustainable design and the role of digital creative tools to the importance of strengthening local communities.

The spring Public Lecture Series will highlight themes relating to social equity, resilient cities and the impact of emerging technologies. Events will begin Jan. 26 with architects Brennan Buck and David Freeland, co-founders of FreelandBuck. The practice, based in Los Angeles and New York, is known for exploring the spatial, atmospheric and structural potentials of computational patterning.

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