Keith Sawyer
Morgan Distinguished Professor in Educational Innovations at UNC Chapel Hill and leading researcher on creativity; author of Learning to See and multiple books on creativity and improvisation.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 28min
Keith Sawyer: Become more creative by learning to see
In a captivating conversation, Keith Sawyer, the Morgan Distinguished Professor at UNC Chapel Hill and a leading creativity researcher, shares insights from his book, *Learning to See*. He emphasizes that creativity stems from observation and improvisation rather than isolated genius. Keith explores how successful artists engage in a dialogue with their work and why ambiguity fuels creativity. He also discusses the role of AI in enhancing but not replacing human creative processes, offering practical tips for cultivating observational skills in daily life.
Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Learning to Create: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools
Join Keith Sawyer, a leading expert on creativity from UNC Chapel Hill, and Steve DeFrank, an acclaimed artist and educator at the School of Visual Arts, as they explore innovative art education. They discuss how top art schools teach creativity beyond traditional inspiration myths, emphasizing practical methods and the importance of perception. Delve into the synergy of art and improvisation, the balance between tradition and innovation, and how societal labels can shape personal identity in the creative realm.
