Stanford Arts Institute Stanford University

A multi-media presentation of Vikram's Seth's The Golden Gate as Novel in Verse and Opera that includes readings of Seth's verse, a video of a 2010 staged workshop of the opera at Lincoln Center, and a discussion with composer Conrad Cummings.

The homecoming is long overdue: The Golden Gate, Vikram Seth's 1986 novel-in-verse, was born among Stanford's sandstone buildings and palm trees. Now the Bay Area has a chance to hear highlights of composer Conrad Cummings' opera of the novel. John Henry Davis, who directed the Lincoln Center workshop production, also directs the Stanford program. Seth provides a video welcome.
Sponsored by the English Department, American Studies Program, and the Arts Institute at Stanford University.

A distinguished panel of speakers discuss the future of creativity and the dichotomy between technology and art. (November 2, 2012)

Jennifer Brody discusses the dichotomy between art and technology and reflects on the interesting speakers of the day. (November 2, 2012)

(November 2, 2012) Jon McKenzie discusses how practices such as remediation connect to infrastructural changes of knowledge and power.

Ellen Ullman discusses many of technology's downsides and faults and describes how it can be improved to better serve society and art. (November 2, 2012)

Andrea Polli discusses how climate technology and digital media affect and shape her artistry. (November 2, 2012)