The City as Studio: Theaster Gates

Panelist Theaster Gates, talks about Gordon Matta-Clark and "The City as Studio."
Panel discussions bring together local and national experts to contribute to the thought process about community action within St. Louis. The panelists and audience will explore the question: "How do communities evolve and in what ways can their members guide the process?"
Art-based interventions in the community take many forms and can have a powerful impact. How alternative art spaces and creative interventions can empower both individuals and communities will be a focus of the discussion. The panel will highlight some of the initiatives that are taking place in St. Louis and other similar cities.