'Kelly Akashi: Material Witnesses' Lecture at Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, 19 February
11 February 2026
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On 19 February, Otis College of Art and Design’s Fine Arts presents the Mandy and Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture, 'Kelly Akashi: Material Witnesses'.
The acclaimed artist, whose boundary-pushing work has captivated audiences around the world, will discuss her practice and engage with current students. This intimate engagement between visiting artists and students is a distinctive hallmark of Otis College of Art and Design's Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture series.
Akashi (’06 BFA Fine Arts) was recently awarded a public sculpture commission for the new Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, NY, which will open in 2026. She was also awarded the Hyundai Terrace Commission for the 2026 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY, which will open in March of 2026. In 2025, Akashi was awarded the Peter S. Reed Foundation Grant, and she was an artist in residence at the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington. Akashi received the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art’s Art + Technology grant in 2022.
Thursday 19 February, 7:00–8:30 pm
Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA
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Image: Portrait of Kelly Akashi © Kelly Akashi, Courtesy of the artist and Lisson Gallery. Photo by Brad Torchia.
