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William Pappenheimer is a Professor in the Department of Art at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, New York. He is a recognized artist and founding member of the Manifest.AR collective, known for pioneering work in augmented reality and new media art. His practice spans installations, public interventions, and digital exhibitions internationally.
Education:
- BA, Harvard University
- MFA, Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Will Pappenheimer's research focuses on new media, participatory art, information aesthetics, and augmented reality. His work explores the intersection of digital technology and public space, often using surveillance networks and mobile media to create immersive, interactive experiences. He critically engages with how virtual layers reshape physical environments and social interactions.
His recent artistic projects reflect a strong trend in locative media, digital interventions in museums, and AR-based public art. Themes include digital identity, networked space, and the politics of virtual publics. These works have been exhibited globally, from the Whitney Museum to ISEA symposia and biennials.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- NEA Artist Fellowship
- Traveling Scholars Award, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art grant
- Turbulence.org grant
- Rhizome.org grant (New Museum)
- Lights On Tampa 2009
- FACT, Liverpool grant
Pappenheimer has advised numerous student projects and mentored emerging artists through his courses and studio practice. He has secured competitive grants, including a 2022 National Endowment for the Humanities proposal for a digital humanities curriculum. His collaborative research bridges art, computing, and critical theory.
He has been instrumental in organizing AR exhibitions and events, including a solo show for Manifest.AR at FACT, Liverpool. His work with Manifest.AR has led to high-profile interventions at MoMA and the Venice Biennale, positioning him at the forefront of digital public art movements.
