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Wendy Jacob is a Lecturer in the Art, Culture, and Technology Program at MIT's School of Architecture and Planning. Her work integrates architecture, domestic space, and sensory engagement, often incorporating movement, temperature shifts, and references to bodily presence. She collaborates with Temple Grandin on furniture designs that provide sensory feedback, such as 'hugging' chairs, and is a founding member of the Chicago-based collaborative group Haha, active since 1989.
Her research explores social dynamics within specific sites through multimedia, including video installations, community gardens, and interactive performances. Exhibitions include the Centre Georges Pompidou, Whitney Biennial, and MIT List Visual Arts Center. Jacob’s awards reflect her contributions to interdisciplinary art and technology, emphasizing innovation and community engagement.
- Affiliations: MIT, Haha Collaborative
- Key Projects: Sensory furniture, site-specific installations, cross-disciplinary collaborations
