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Tatjana Myoko von Prittwitz und Gaffron

Artist and Scholar in Residence; Buddhist Chaplain; Special Projects Adviser

Primary Academic Program: Studio Arts

Academic Program Affiliation(s): OSUN Network Collaborative Courses, Photography

Academic Expertise: Multidisciplinary Studies

Area of Specialization: Interdisciplinary Studies

Biography: B.A., University of Saarland, Saarbrücken, Germany; M.A., Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College; Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of Saarland. Curated exhibitions of contemporary art and published essays with research focusing on the concept of social sculpture by Joseph Beuys. Monograph on the main art critic of Beuys: "Kreativität als allgemeines Menschenrecht!" Georg Jappe. Curatorial Researcher, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (1999-2008): Establishment, development, and organization of a collection of archives on the history of exhibition since 1960. Visiting Assistant Professor in First-Year Seminar with a focus on essay writing (2009-2022). Artist and Scholar in Residence in studio arts (2023 to present). Teaches classes combining the arts with spirituality. Buddhist Chaplain since 2013 and Soto Zen priest (see Bard chaplaincy website for further details). At Bard since 1999.
Interests:
  • Research Interests: Joseph Beuys; Art and spirituality; Traditional zen crafts
  • Teaching Interests: Zen Buddhism; Environmental consciousness; Mindfulness; The six senses
  • Other Interests: Artist books; Sumi ink painting; Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony)
Highlights:
2024-01-25 — Presentation
Bard TEDx talk
Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvAGAP9WXeI

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Phone: 845-752-4619
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