In this thought-provoking episode of U-M Creative Currents, host Mark Clague welcomes a distinguished panel of guests at the intersection of art, social research, and community engagement: artist Rick Lowe, curator Abigail Winograd, professor Christian Davenport, and social scientist Kate Cagney. Together, they examine how art serves as a catalyst for social exploration, change, and collective storytelling.

As part of a unique collaboration between the Institute for Social Research (ISR) and the U-M Arts Initiative, Rick and Abigail are working alongside U-M students – through a class they’re co-teaching with Professor Davenport – and U-M faculty to create new artworks and an upcoming exhibition. Their work blurs the lines between artistic practice, historical critique, and community-driven social change.

Relevant Links:

• Learn more about Rick Lowe’s work
• Read about the partnership with the Institute for Social Research and the Arts Initiative
• Follow Abigail Winograd’s curatorial projects
• More on Christian Davenport
• More on Kate Cagney

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