The Aurora Forum Stanford University

Trimpin and Paul DeMarinis share their experiences of living as experimental artists and how that has influenced their lives over many years. (May 5, 2011)

Sue Mingus, wife of the late jazz musician Charles Mingus, discusses her experiences living in the jazz culture and also what she has done to continue the tradition since the death of her husband. (February 1, 2011)

(January 12, 2011) In response to the recent censorship issues in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, Stanford University gathered an incredibly experienced panel to discuss the issues presented in the censored film "Fire In My Belly."

Pioneering hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris sits down with Harry Elam to talk about his career and the the things that have affected his personal style. They talk about how his career has changed over time. (January 20, 2011)

From his early taped speech pieces It's Gonna Rain (1965) and Come Out (1966), to his and video artist Beryl Korot's digital video opera Three Tales (2002), composer Steve Reich's path has embraced many aspects of Western classical music. (January 7, 2010)

Ralph Lemon, choreographer and cross-disciplinary performer and artist, inaugurates the Art+Invention Speaker Series, which engages iconic artists in thought-provoking conversations about creativity, innovation and discovery. (December 3, 2009)