Philosophy and Art at Stony Brook Manhattan
The Stony Brook Manhattan campus is home to the Masters in Philosophy program. This terminal MA program, with an emphasis in Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics, explores philosophical aspects of the Fine Arts - painting, sculpture, drawing, installations, mixed-media - as well as architecture and literature. It also examines aspects of the art world as illuminated through philosophical analysis - museum and exhibition culture, art criticism, and art theory. For more information about this program and about Stony Brook University, please visit our campus website.
In March 2008, the Philosophy and the Arts Program presented its first annual graduate student conference, Veils. Rooted in the program's deep commitment to investigating the dialogue between art and philosophy, this conference showcased interpretive work from both disciplinary fields, welcoming the presentation of both academic papers and works of art in various media. In 2009 and 2010, the program hosted its second and third conferences, Narrativity and Collectively, which were received with even greater enthusiasm and appreciation for their interdisciplinary spirit, and which firmly established the conference as an annual event. In 2011, Redemption, called forth academic work on topics as diverse as palingenesis and forgiveness. Artworks, exhibited in an array of media, subtly brought out complex ideas around memory and the power of music to re-place us.
This year our fifth annual conference, Still Life? on March 30-31st, 2012, will once again open the exploration of the complex relationship between art and philosophy with the hope of continuing a tradition of successful, mutually beneficial dialogue. Hosted by the AC Institute in New York City’s premier gallery district, this year’s conference will feature a gallery opening on Thursday March 29th, a month long exhibition of works by emerging artists, and colloquium and performances on Thursdays in April 2012.
None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors. We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the following organizations:
SBU Philosophy Department - AC Institute - SBU Graduate Student Organization - SBU College of the Arts and Sciences - SBU Humanities Institute - SBU Cultural Analysis and Theory Department - SBU Fine Arts Department
In March 2008, the Philosophy and the Arts Program presented its first annual graduate student conference, Veils. Rooted in the program's deep commitment to investigating the dialogue between art and philosophy, this conference showcased interpretive work from both disciplinary fields, welcoming the presentation of both academic papers and works of art in various media. In 2009 and 2010, the program hosted its second and third conferences, Narrativity and Collectively, which were received with even greater enthusiasm and appreciation for their interdisciplinary spirit, and which firmly established the conference as an annual event. In 2011, Redemption, called forth academic work on topics as diverse as palingenesis and forgiveness. Artworks, exhibited in an array of media, subtly brought out complex ideas around memory and the power of music to re-place us.
This year our fifth annual conference, Still Life? on March 30-31st, 2012, will once again open the exploration of the complex relationship between art and philosophy with the hope of continuing a tradition of successful, mutually beneficial dialogue. Hosted by the AC Institute in New York City’s premier gallery district, this year’s conference will feature a gallery opening on Thursday March 29th, a month long exhibition of works by emerging artists, and colloquium and performances on Thursdays in April 2012.
None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors. We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the following organizations:
SBU Philosophy Department - AC Institute - SBU Graduate Student Organization - SBU College of the Arts and Sciences - SBU Humanities Institute - SBU Cultural Analysis and Theory Department - SBU Fine Arts Department
