Andy Hall

Andy Hall is a Professor in the Department of Contemporary Practices at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is an artist and musician based in Chicago, with a focus on interdisciplinary art practices and education.

• BFA (1995) from the University of Kansas, Lawrence.
• PostBacc (1998) and MFA (2000) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

His research and teaching emphasize the integration of formal, conceptual, historical, and contemporary approaches in art production, engaging with cultural institutions such as museums, galleries, and archives. Coursework under his instruction includes critical methods like critique-based evaluation, research activities (e.g., mapping, information systems), and interdisciplinary, open-media projects.

Exhibitions featuring his work include venues such as the Contemporary Art Museum in Raleigh, Roots and Culture in Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. His publications have appeared in journals like Anp Quarterly and Interior Design, with citations in Public Art Review and Core77.