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Erin Manning is a Professor in the Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University, specializing in process philosophy, aesthetics, and radical pedagogy. Her work emphasizes the interstices of philosophy and politics, focusing on alter-pedagogical practices and research-creation. Manning has developed a significant body of work that includes both theoretical and practical engagements with the concepts of movement, relationality, and neurodiversity. She directs the 3Ecologies Project, which explores ecological complexities through a participatory art lens. Her publications include 'Minor Gesture,' 'Pragmatics Useless,' and 'Clear,' which interrogate the relationships between art, philosophy, and social engagement. With a commitment to pedagogy, her teaching is centered around research that situates itself within a broader political discourse. Manning's artistic practice frequently involves textile-based works that challenge conventional modes of perception and interaction, contributing to her ongoing exploration of the ProTactile movement and its implications for DeafBlind culture. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she seeks to foster a more collective and inclusive understanding of the arts and the environments they inhabit.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.