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Richard Fishman is an award-winning sculptor and designer, whose work is represented in numerous private and public collections, including the Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden and the Jewish Museum in New York. Throughout his career, he has held 27 solo exhibitions and participated in over 50 group exhibitions. He is a recipient of several distinguished awards, including a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation. As Professor Emeritus at Brown University, Fishman served as the Director of the Creative Arts Council and was instrumental in creating interdisciplinary initiatives that explore connections between the arts, science, and technology. His current research interests have expanded to include virtual sculpting techniques and the use of digital technologies in sculpture. One of his notable projects is the Elm Tree Project, a course co-taught with a professor from the Rhode Island School of Design, which combines practical design with site-specific projects on Brown's campus. In addition to his ongoing work with wood and its properties, Fishman has recently ventured into using medical imaging techniques for his artistic projects, exploring themes of beauty and violence. His creative pursuits and educational contributions have fostered a vibrant dialog within the context of visual arts.
Department: Department of Economics