Ellen Gallagher

Ellen Gallagher, an influential contemporary artist, discusses her rich cultural influences ranging from literature to music. She shares her unforgettable experience living with a Keith Haring print at Oberlin College and her admiration for Diego Velázquez. The conversation dives into Afrofuturism through the lens of the techno band Drexciya, and explores Herman Melville's nuanced takes on race. Gallagher reflects on the intersection of identity and art, prompting thought on what it means for an artwork to resonate deeply within our psyche.