Jesse Malmed

Jesse Malmed is an Assistant Professor in the Film, Video, Animation & New Genres Department at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is an artist and curator whose work spans video, performance, text, and occasional objects. His practice includes roles such as ‘Infinite Gesticulator,’ ‘Disorganizer,’ and ‘Cosmic Concierge,’ reflecting interdisciplinary experimentation. Malmed holds a BA in Film & Electronic Arts from Bard College (200?) and an MFA in Moving Image from the University of Illinois at Chicago (200?).

Education

• B.A., Film & Electronic Arts, Bard College
• M.F.A., Moving Image, University of Illinois at Chicago

Research Interests

Malmed’s work explores gaps and overlaps between artistic mediums, emphasizing live performance, video installation, and curatorial frameworks. His projects interrogate institutional structures through exhibitions, screenings, and participatory events, often blurring lines between artist and audience. Collaborative platforms like Live to Tape Artist Television Festival and Trunk Show highlight his commitment to experimental media and community engagement.

Awards & Recognition

No specific awards listed; however, his work has been featured in prominent venues such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Portland Art Museum, and San Francisco Cinematheque, with critical coverage in Chicago Tribune, ArtReview, and Newcity.

Advising & Grants

No formal advising or grant details specified. However, Malmed has coordinated programming at ACRE for over a decade and contributes to the Bad at Sports art radio show.

Labs & Collaborations

Co-founded Trunk Show (mobile exhibition space), co-organized Western Pole, and directed Live to Tape. He also contributes to ACRE TV and the Nightingale Cinema’s programming.