Dear Friends:
Barbara Stauffer and I are pleased to announce that our edited volume will soon be released – Integrative Contemporary Art and Science Practices: Building Catalytic Structures
Book Release: Integrative Contemporary Art and Science Practices: Building Catalytic Structures
Edited by J.D. Talasek and Barbara Stauffer
Available for Pre-order
Ships after May 23, 2025
We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Integrative Contemporary Art and Science Practices: Building Catalytic Structures, edited by J.D. Talasek and Barbara Stauffer. Published by Routledge, this volume offers a rigorous examination of the dynamic relationship between contemporary art and scientific inquiry.
This collection explores the motivation behind practices that embed science within contemporary art, as well as art-based scientific research. The book highlights how such collaborations can catalyze cultural and aesthetic transformations, promoting a nuanced understanding among individuals and communities.
Reflecting current developments in integrative and collaborative practices across diverse knowledge domains—including art and science—this volume considers their significance for new trajectories of knowledge production, societal impact, and educational opportunities. Contributors address how the exhibition and performance of scientifically engaged art, both within and beyond traditional settings, can influence cultural discourse and social interaction.
Featuring contributions from distinguished scholars and practitioners—including William L. Fox, Hannah Star Rogers, Ellen Levy, Mel Chin, Brandon and Aurore Ballengée, Jill Scott, among others—this book aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, educators, artists, scientists, and the interested public seeking to critically engage with the evolving intersections of art and science.
Featuring contributions from distinguished scholars and practitioners—including William L. Fox, Hannah Star Rogers, Ellen Levy, Mel Chin, Brandon and Aurore Ballengée, Jill Scott, among others—this book aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, educators, artists, scientists, and the interested public seeking to critically engage with the evolving intersections of art and science. A complete table of content can be found here
About the Editors:
J.D. Talasek is a curator, researcher, and writer renowned for his work at the intersection of art and science. As the director of Cultural Programs at the National Academy of Sciences and editor-in-chief of Leonardo Journal, he has dedicated over 13 years to fostering dialogue through events such as DASER (DC Art Science Evening Rendezvous). His extensive experience includes roles at Johns Hopkins University and the Smithsonian Institution, where he has significantly contributed to the integration of art within scientific contexts.
Barbara Stauffer is a distinguished ceramic artist with a rich background in program development at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Her leadership in crafting engaging exhibitions and educational outreach demonstrates her commitment to merging art with science for diverse audiences. Stauffer’s academic and professional credentials reflect her dedication to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between these fields.
Integrative Contemporary Art and Science Practices: Building Catalytic Structures is available for pre-order and will ship after May 23, 2025. Readers and institutions can find it at Routledge’s website.
For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact JD Talasek talasek@gmail.com
To request a copy of the book for review please complete the Review Request Form. Required information includes the ISBN number (9781032466026) and the Title (Integrative Contemporary Art and Science Practices: Building Catalytic Structures)
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