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Fueling Creativity at Columbia University’s Institute for Ideas in Paris
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Our Director Edilia Gänz and Innovation & Partnerships Manager Diandra de Lima Visit Columbia University’s Institute for Ideas and Imagination in Paris, a vibrant hub where artists, writers, composers, and scholars come together to experiment, exchange ideas, and push creative boundaries.
This unique fellowship community fosters collaboration across disciplines, with Fellows and visiting faculty engaging in dialogue that sparks innovation and long-lasting creative connections.
During our visit, we connected with Finola Merivale, current Artistic Fellow in Residence and part of the team behind the FEDORA Digital Prize 2021 winning project Out of the Ordinary/As an nGnách, a pioneering community opera in virtual reality commissioned by the Irish National Opera. Conversations with Mark Mazower, Marie d’Origny, and Sari Castro highlighted how bold ideas can transform artistic creation and inspire new ways of connecting with audiences.
Special thanks to Meredith Hunter-Mason, FEDORA Platform Management Team Alumna, for facilitating this inspiring exchange. These conversations open the door to new creative possibilities, and we look forward to bringing these projects to life, showcasing their full potential.
© 2024-25 Fellow Tomas Van Houtryve setting up his colloidon camera at Reid Hall i
Columbia University’s Institute for Ideas and Imagination in Paris
The project of creating a unique community of thinkers and artists within a University environment emerged in 2013 out of discussions among faculty supported by then Global Paris Center Director Paul LeClerc and President Lee Bollinger. Its primary goal is to foster deep connections between the worlds of academia and the arts. Its home is the historic and majestic garden building of Reid Hall, which was renovated by Explorations Architecture in 2018.
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