PillowTalk: Katherine Helen Fisher, Xin Ying, and Lauren Bedal
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In this Pillow Talk moderated by Pillow historian and Founding Director of Archives and Preservation Norton Owen, choreographer and digital media artist Katherine Helen Fisher, Martha Graham dancer Xin Ying, and choreographer and human-computer interaction designer come together for a conversation exploring performance, technology, and the creative process. Fisher was the curator for "Dancing the Algorithm," the inaugural exhibit of the Doris Duke Theater Gallery, where Ying and Bedal were among the featured artists. This talk took place on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Blake's Barn at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
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