Macy's Distinguished Artist Lectures

Michael Rakowitz
Streaming Now

Michael Rakowitz is an artist living and working at the intersection of problem-solving and troublemaking. As a lifelong fan of live music, he avoids looking up setlists from an artist’s previous performances before attending a concert. in this lecture, Rakowitz will discuss his work —which may or may not touch on the subjects of ghosts, hosts, monuments, and admonishments

Nari Ward
Streaming Now

Nari Ward (b. 1963, St. Andrew, Jamaica; lives and works in New York) is known for his sculptural installations composed of discarded material found and collected in his neighborhood. Ward re-contextualizes these objects in thought- provoking juxtapositions that create complex, metaphorical meanings to confront social and political issues surrounding race, poverty, and consumer culture. He intentionally leaves the meaning of his work open, allowing the viewer to provide his or her own interpretation. Ward's sculptural installations explore themes informed by the materials, community, and location in which Ward was working.