Dr. Christopher Salter

Biography

Chris Salter is an artist, University Research Chair in New Media, Technology and Senses, and a Professor in the Department of Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University. He co-directs the Hexagram Network for Research-Creation in Media Arts and Digital Culture. Salter’s research focuses on the challenges of human perception and the intersection of art, design, and technology. His large-scale installations and performative environments explore the merging of haptic, visual, and acoustic sensory phenomena that push the boundaries of human senses. He has collaborated with leading figures across disciplines, including theater, architecture, visual art, and perceptual psychology, and has exhibited his work internationally in numerous festivals and exhibitions. Salter studied economics and philosophy at Emory University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree, followed by a PhD in Theater from Stanford University. His publications, including "Entangled: Technology Transformation Performance" and "Alien Agency: Experimental Encounters in Art Making," highlight his profound engagement with the impact of technology on artistic practices. Over the years, Salter has hosted numerous talks and presentations at international conferences, further establishing his role as a thought leader in the fields of new media and sensory studies.

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