Books and Bites: Technovernacular Creativity (5-6 pm)
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Come celebrate the intersection of arts, science, and technology through the lens of marginalized communities represented in MIT Libraries' distinctive collections. Attendees will be introduced to Dr. Nettrice Gaskin's concept of technovernacular creativity, which "connects technical literacy, equity, and culture, encompassing creative innovations produced by ethnic groups that are often overlooked."
The Books and Bites event will engage attendees in the various rare materials from the Distinctive Collections (DDC) at MIT Libraries. A curated selection of materials, including artists’ books, zines, and art, alongside treasures from the Aga Khan Documentation Center, will showcase underrepresented groups and their contributions to the fields of art, science, and technology.
This event is a part of the MIT Artfinity Arts Festival. You are registering to attend Books and Bites from 5-6 pm on Tuesday, March 11.
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- Date:
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- 7-238
- Categories:
- Presentations
Planning Team:
- Kai Alexis Smith, Architecture and Planning Librarian
- Matt Saba, Program Head of the Aga Khan Documentation Center
- Rami Alafandi, Collections Curator, Aga Khan Documentation Center
- Rebecca Bramlett, Instruction and Outreach Archivist
- Amanda Hawk, Public Services Manager
- Ariana Rutledge, Conservation Associate, Wunch Lab
- Jana Dambrogio, Thomas F. Peterson (1957) Conservator, Wunch Lab
- Sylvia Figuroa, Community Engagement Program Manager
- Emily Kramer Administrative Assistant to IDLA and Community Engagement