Sara Hendren
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Sara Hendren
Sara Hendren is an American artist, designer, writer, and professor whose work explores the intersection of technology and disability. Her art practice includes sculptures, installations, drawings, and public works that challenge the traditional notions of ability and accessibility. Hendren is also an advocate for disability rights and a proponent of the Disability Studies movement. She is a professor of design at Olin College of Engineering, where she teaches courses on inclusive design and disability studies. Hendren's work often focuses on the ways in which technology can be used to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Her projects range from wearable devices that assist with mobility to interactive installations that challenge visitors to think about the built environment and its impact on those with disabilities. Her work has been exhibited at numerous galleries and museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In addition to her art practice, Hendren is also a prolific writer and speaker. She has written for publications such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Boston Globe, and has given talks at conferences and universities around the world. Her writing and speaking focus on disability rights, inclusive design, and the ways in which technology can be used to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Sara Hendren, artist, designer, writer, professor, technology, disability, inclusive design, mobility, installations, wearable devices, Disability Studies, exhibitions, publications, speaking, conferences, disability rights, accessibility
Sara Hendren
Sara Hendren is a renowned American artist whose work focuses on the intersection of technology and materiality. Her oeuvre includes sculptures, installations, drawings and public works that comment on the environment and the human condition. Notable works include “Varial Furniture”, a series of interactive furniture that responds to touch, as well as “The Usable Biome Project”, a project which encourages the appreciation of the natural environment through interactive sculptures. Hendren is a professor at Olin College, where she is an advocate for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) education. She is a recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, the American Institute of Architects Schwimmer Prize and the 2020 Design Mind Award from NEA.
Sara Hendren, American artist, STEAM, art and technology, Olin College, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, American Institute of Architects, Design Mind Award.
— Mei Wang
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