Ernesto Klar

Ernesto Klar is a **Part-time Assistant Professor** at The New School, affiliated with the School of Media Studies and Parsons School of Design. He teaches courses such as Major Studio 1 and Projects: Multisensorial Spaces, focusing on transdisciplinary design and spatial interventions.

Education:

• MFA from Parsons The New School for Design
• BMD from Berklee College of Music

Research & Practice: Klar’s work explores installation art, new media, and experimental spatial design. His exhibitions span global venues including Zentrum für Internationale Lichtkunst (Germany), La Gaite Lyrique (France), and Postmasters Gallery (NYC). He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and sensory-driven environments.

Awards & Residencies:

• FILE Prix Lux (2015)
• Residencies at FAAP (Brazil), WAA (India), Maumau (Turkey), and HKAC (Hong Kong)

Teaching & Future Work: Upcoming courses include Thesis 2 and Time (Spring 2026). His practice bridges art, technology, and critical theory, with a focus on evolving multisensorial experiences.