Dr. Daniel Heyman

Biography

Daniel Heyman is a lecturer at Princeton University and the Rhode Island School of Design. His artistic practice explores the intersection of art and social justice, focusing particularly on the governmental use of violence and the implications of personal experience on communities affected by such actions. Notably, his work has investigated the traumatic effects of the Abu Ghraib incident and has documented intergenerational trauma within Native American and African American communities. Heyman's deep engagement with materiality is evident in his crafts, especially his long-standing interest in Japanese papermaking, which he has pursued through numerous trips to Japan. His works have been exhibited in prominent museums and libraries across the United States, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. Among his accolades are the Pew Fellowship in the Arts and the Guggenheim Fellowship. Heyman teaches various art courses, using his experiences in the field to inform his curriculum and engage students in critical conversations about art and its societal relevance.

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