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Georgie Friedman is a Lecturer in the Art, Culture and Technology Program at MIT's School of Architecture + Planning. She earned her MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston/Tufts University and a BA from UC Santa Cruz. Her interdisciplinary practice focuses on natural phenomena, particularly climate change impacts, through large-scale video installations, site-specific public art, and photography.
Education:
- MFA: School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (with Tufts University)
- BA: University of California, Santa Cruz
Research Interests: Friedman explores the psychological and societal relationships to environmental forces like hurricanes, glacial melt, and oceanic conditions. She employs video, sound, engineering, and light physics to create immersive experiences that highlight human fragility in the Anthropocene. Her work often involves international field research, including a 2017 Antarctic expedition funded by SMFA/Tufts.
Awards & Grants:
- National Endowment for the Arts (2016)
- Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship (2013)
- Five Public Media Commissions (2012–2015)
- Antarctic Travel Fellowship (2017)
Advising & Teaching: Previous roles include positions at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston College, and Lesley University. Current course: Introduction to Video and Related Media (Spring 2021).
Labs/Teams: Collaborations span institutions like College of the Holy Cross, Union College, and The Cleveland Museum of Art. Her works often involve partnerships with urban planning bodies (e.g., Boston Mayor’s Office) and environmental organizations.
