
Jeremy Stolow
Professor of Communication Studies with interdisciplinary background in sociology of religion, media history, and science and technology studies. Author of Picturing Aura: A Visual Biography.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 20min
Jeremy Stolow, "Picturing Aura: A Visual Biography" (MIT Press, 2025)
Dr. Jeremy Stolow, a communication studies professor and interdisciplinary researcher, dives into his groundbreaking book on auras. He discusses how auras have been visualized from the late 19th century to today, highlighting the interplay between belief and technology. Stolow explores Kirlian photography's role in understanding auras and its cultural and medical implications. The conversation also touches on the impact of visual media on psychology and how aura imagery weaves through alternative medical practices, blending art, science, and spirituality.

Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 20min
Jeremy Stolow, "Picturing Aura: A Visual Biography" (MIT Press, 2025)
Jeremy Stolow, a Professor of Communication Studies with expertise in sociology of religion and media history, discusses his groundbreaking work, "Picturing Aura: A Visual Biography." He explores the evolution of the aura concept across cultures and scientific fields, showing how it intertwines with art and alternative medicine. Highlights include the impact of Kirlian photography in understanding auras and the role of color in healing practices. Stolow deftly illuminates how auras serve as a connection point between the spiritual and the scientific.