Place-As-Medium Podcast

“Place-As-Medium Podcast” introduces audiences to artists and their artworks that fall into a category of

contemporary art practice known as place-as-medium. Hosted by artist-philosopher Dr. Kate Farrington, this

podcast brings together artists, philosophers, activists, and others to explore the creative activity of

“thinking through place.

” In Episode 4, artists Dr. Jennifer Hall and Dr. Maria Patricia Tinajero join host Dr.

Kate Farrington in a far-ranging conversation on death and the philosophical practices of art. (Music credit:

Tiny Shell - Blue Dear, Nyles Lannon) www.katefarrington.org

“Place-As-Medium Podcast” introduces audiences to a new category of contemporary art practice known as

place-as-medium. Hosted by artist-philosopher Kate Farrington, Ph.D., this podcast brings together artists,

philosophers, activists, and others to explore the creative activity of “thinking through place.

”This episode explores the topic of “shared authorship” discussed in the book, “Place-As-Medium and New Grounds for Thinking in Contemporary Art” by Kate Farrington, with special guest Chicago artist John Preus. Topics

include Preus’ involvement with the art projects:“12 Ballads of The Huguenot House,” which is Theaster

Gates’ renovation project for dOCUMENTA (13) in 2012, and Preus’ two projects,

“The Beast,” (2014) from Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, and “The Beast: Herd Mentality” (2018) at Montserrat College of Art

Galleries in Beverly, MA. (Music credit: Tiny Shell - Blue Dear, Nyles Lannon) www.katefarrington.org

“Place-As-Medium Podcast” introduces audiences to a category of contemporary art practice known as

place-as-medium. Hosted by artist-philosopher Kate Farrington, Ph.D., this podcast brings together artists,

philosophers, activists, and others to explore the creative activity of “thinking through place.

” Episode 2 is

Part Two of the Book Launch of Farrington’s book: “Place-As-Medium and New Grounds for Thinking in

Contemporary Art” (Routledge 2026). Part Two features Dr. Kate Farrington (author), Shana Dumont Garr

(moderator), Nomeda and Gediminas Urbonas (artists), as well as a final discussion including John Preus

(artist) and Dr. Leonie Bradbury. The book launch was held on May 15, 2026 in the Black Box Theater at The

Bower in Beverly, Massachusetts. (Music credit: Tiny Shell - Blue Dear, Nyles Lannon)

www.katefarrington.org

“Place-As-Medium Podcast” introduces audiences to a new category of contemporary art practice known as

place-as-medium. Hosted by artist-philosopher Kate Farrington, Ph.D., this podcast brings together artists,

philosophers, activists, and others to explore the creative activity of “thinking through place.

” Episode 1 is

Part One of the Book Launch of Farrington’s book: “Place-As-Medium and New Grounds for Thinking in

Contemporary Art” (Routledge 2026). Part One features Dr. Kate Farrington (author), Shana Dumont Garr

(moderator), John Preus (artist), and Dr. Leonie Bradbury (curator). In addition to Preus’ project “The Beast,

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this episode also touches on the work of Alfredo Jaar and Judith Barry, two artists featured the book. The

book launch was held on May 15, 2026 in the Black Box Theater at The Bower in Beverly, Massachusetts.

(Music credit: Tiny Shell - Blue Dear, Nyles Lannon) www.katefarrington.org