"From Scholar to Curator: Why I Don’t Write Books, for the Time Being" by Prof. Jairo Hoyos Galvis 

In this talk, Jairo Hoyos Galvis narrates his shift from scholarly writing to art curation as his main mode of inquiry. Drawing on his archival research at the intersections of art and science, Hoyos Galvis argues that curating can serve as an alternative approach to the production and exchange of knowledge, generating a dynamic web of exhibitions, objects, and encounters that goes beyond the confines of academic books. Furthermore, he will explain how he builds as an independent curator networks of ideas, artworks, and institutions, as well as how he constructs exhibitions that are dynamic forms of inquiry that bypass what he identifies as one of the problems of contemporary art curation: “network stagnation.” The talk also highlights how these curatorial projects have fostered within students a collaborative approach towards action, as well as helping them navigate scenarios of uncertainty.

The Daedalus Lecture Series carves out a space for academic discussion, offering both a platform for sharing innovative work and the opportunity to come together as a diverse scholarly community. Rather than a teaching lecture, the presentations are conceived as a way to converse with and learn from one another in ways that enrich our community and broaden our interdisciplinary knowledge. Daedalus Lectures are intended to facilitate the sharing of research among colleagues.

This event is open to faculty, staff, retirees, emeriti, friends, and a small group of invited students. 

This year Daedalus is free of charge for all registered audience members! The event will include drinks and hors d’oeuvres, a presentation, and a closing Q&A session.