Kori Newkirk

Kori Newkirk is a Senior Lecturer and Advisor at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. He earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1993) and an MFA from the University of California, Irvine (1997). Additional studies include The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Cooper Union, and SUNY Cortland.

• Education:
  • BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1993)
  • MFA, University of California, Irvine (1997)
  • Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (1997)
  • Cooper Union, New York City
  • Brighton Polytechnic, Brighton, UK
  • SUNY Cortland, New York
• Research & Practice:
  • Known for contributions to contemporary visual arts, blending sculpture, installation, and conceptual practices.
  • Focus on material culture, identity, and cultural narratives in modern art contexts.
• Teaching & Lectures:
  • Has lectured and taught at over 80 institutions worldwide.
• Exhibitions:
  • His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions globally, with coverage in diverse art publications.