Conversations & Resources

We envision a world where art and artists take up an expanded role in society as catalysts for social change. Here, we offer critical insight into how we are creating that world.

Explore our collection of essays, conversations, goings-on, and practical resources for artists.

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Michelle Coffey & Dread Scott In Conversation
A conversation between artist Dread Scott and Executive Director of the Lambent Foundation, Michelle Coffey, at our Twentieth Anniversary Gala.
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20th Anniversary Gala
Honoring long standing partners—artist Dread Scott and Executive Director of the Lambent Foundation, Michelle Coffey—alongside the unveiling of our 2024 programs.
Engaging Artists
Another World is Possible with Gong Fu Cha Practice
An essay by Mei Ling Yu who writes about the significance of Gong Fu Cha practice and how it can guide us in building a new reality based on connection and collectivity.
Engaging Artists
Danielle Cowan: In Conversation
This month’s featured Fellow is Danielle Cowan, who joined our Fellowship Leader, Sarah Esmi in a conversation on the joy of sharing, creativity for sleeplessness, and reclaiming your neighborhood.
Engaging Artists
Two Subtle Bodies
More Art 2022 Fellow Yeseul Song discusses her experiential artwork, Two Subtle Bodies, ahead of Gates, Borders, Barriers, an activation of Fred Wilson’s public art project.
Engaging Artists
Towards networks of collective care in the street. / Hacía redes de cuidado colectivo en la calle.
María Bonomi and Lucía Cozzi examine the power of collective art making in fostering community care.

On Housing

Art About Homelessness: Fanny Allié
The Artist Community on Gentrification: Q & A with Justin Blinder
An Open Letter to the Mayor of New York City
Art About Poverty and the Unhoused

Reflections from At the Table

At the Table events are intimate salon-style conversations that happen both online and in person intended to be a platform for thought-provoking dialogue, generating thoughtful intersectional conversation. Here you'll find a few of the most recent writings featuring take-aways and notes from the series.

Readings
At The Table with Pablo Helguera: The Serious Need for Humor In Art
Can humor offer a route to radical change?
Readings
At The Table with Ofri Cnaani: Who and What Are Missing In A Hyper-Connected World
Where is where after a year of digital dependency?
Readings
At The Table: Dispatches From a Year of Dialogue + Art
10 people, 2 hours, and a whole lot of questions about art’s role right now.
Announcement
An Open Letter to the Mayor of New York City
Notes to our next mayor—on Housing, on Food, on Health.

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