Texts & Technology PhD Program 

Co-Presenter, "This is America: Re-viewing the Art of the United States," Museums Today Series, George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, 2023. This Is America: Re-Viewing the Art of the United States is a new, inclusive introduction to American visual culture from early history to the present. By combining close visual and historical analyses with discussion of how works of art operated within specific cultural contexts and for us today, this publication prioritizes art’s critical role in social discourse. Join authors Keidra Daniels Navaroli and Keri Watson as they discuss the development of the project and share tips for engaging with its culturally relevant themes.

Presenter, "Waters of the Abyss: The Intangible Landscapes of Fabiola Jean-Louis," Southeastern College Art Conference, 2023, Richmond, VA. This talk contextualizes the intersections of social and environmental justice through the interdisciplinary work of Haitian-born contemporary artist Fabiola Jean-Louis.  Water and the archipelagic landscape form a critical framing device for the analysis of Jean-Louis’s responsive work. By grounding the artist’s explorations in the capitalist exchange of materials, bodies, and landscapes, Navaroli offers new, futurist-centered possibilities for activism and speculative practice.

Panelist, “Reality of Artificial Intelligence,” University of Central Florida, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 2023, Orlando, Florida. What is AI, or Artificial Intelligence? What’s the connection between AI and art, and how does that challenge our values around creativity and content? It’s legal, but is it ethical? Hosted by the UCF Center for Ethics, in collaboration with the Center for Computer Vision and the School of Visual Arts and Design, this panel discussion includes experts in ethics, visual art, industry and computer science.

Presenter, "New Directions: Considerations for Experimentation and Innovation in Textile Practice," Textile Talk Webinar Series, Studio Art Quilt Associates and Surface Design Association, 2023. Increasingly, contemporary artists are pushing the perceived boundaries of textile practice, creating both challenges to tradition and dynamic new possibilities. The collaborative work of artists, researchers, and museum professionals is key to understanding this changing landscape and engaging public audiences. This illustrated talk presents a diverse group of artists whose innovative work provides unique opportunities for inclusive scholarship and public engagement.