Emergent Ecologies: Towards Sustainability of Contemporary Art Practices
Parsons School of Design: Sch. Art and Dsgn Hist and Th
CRN: 17130
Credits: 3
This course examines contemporary art practices that engage with sustainability, ecofeminism, and environmental justice in a global context. It traces the historical development of eco-art since the 1970s and introduces students to innovative artistic methods such as zero-waste production, bio-art, and digital sustainability. The course challenges students to think critically about art’s role in addressing ecological and social crises, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate art history, critical theory, curatorial practice in relation to studio practice.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: Sch. Art and Dsgn Hist and Th (ADHT)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 20
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 12:58pm EST 11/5/2025