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Diane Borsato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Studio Art at the University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music. She holds a BFA from York University, an MFA from Concordia University, and an MA in Performance Studies from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her interdisciplinary practice merges art, ecology, and social engagement, focusing on themes like food systems, environmental learning, and human-nature interactions.
Research & Teaching
Borsato coordinates the Experimental Studio program, teaching courses on art and everyday life, including Food and Art, Walking, and LIVE ART. Her work explores interventionist practices, performance, and participatory projects, often collaborating with dancers, naturalists, and community groups. Notable projects include Orchard (a public art initiative planting rare fruit trees), Outdoor School (a book and series of environmental workshops), and Your Temper, My Weather (a durational beekeeper performance).
Exhibitions & Awards
Her work has been exhibited globally, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Vancouver Art Gallery, and institutions in France, Germany, and Japan. She received the Victor Martyn-Lynch Staunton Award (2012) and two Sobey Art Prize nominations. Recent projects include Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt (2022), a book blending fungal biology with art, and Falconers (2021), a video exploring raptor movement with dancers.
Community Projects
Borsato’s Swimming with Mathematicians (2018) brought artists and scientists together in glacial waters, while Cloud Party (2017) transformed museum tours into meteorological learning experiences. She also leads initiatives like ALL THE NAMES FOR EVERYTHING (2017), decolonizing nature education through Indigenous and scientific perspectives.
Labs & Collaborations
Her Walking Studio (2012–present) is a mobile field lab for outdoor research. Projects like Outdoor School and collaborations with institutions like the Banff Centre highlight her commitment to site-responsive practices and interdisciplinary dialogue.
