Greece in USA host new Scholar in Residence: Dr. Jeff Kōan Baysa

A visionary curator, physician, and sensory researcher, Dr. Baysa’s interdisciplinary practice is a perfect match for our Library Residency mission to explore knowledge without boundaries. His career is a testament to the power of connecting art, science, and global communities.

🏛️ Prestigious Curatorial Roles:A Curatorial Fellow in the Whitney ISP, he co-curated a Whitney Museum exhibition. His projects span the globe, from the Museum of the Incense Road in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, to the Museum of Modern Art in Kyiv, and include major exhibitions like *At Home and Abroad* and *Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology*.

🌍 Global Biennial Leadership:Founder – artistic director of the Honolulu Biennial and the globally itinerant iBiennale, and has served as a curatorial advisor for the Congo Biennale, Kigali Triennale, and the Fresh Winds Biennial.

📜 Institutional Leadership: Serves on the Program Board of Art Omi and has held advisory roles with the Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School and the Center for Photography at Woodstock. Presents at institutions from the Phillips Collection and the National Academy of Sciences to the Ssamzie Art Foundation in Seoul.

🔬 **A Unique & Impactful Perspective:** Bridging his background as a physician in immunology with contemporary art, he focuses on the speculative sensorium and the cultural constructs of wellness. His commitment extends to public service, having participated in medical missions in Beirut conflict zones and advising city health officials in Bosnia.

During his residency, Dr. Baysa will be delving into our special collections, and we are eager to see the groundbreaking dialogues and projects that emerge from his unique lens.

Stay tuned for announcements about his upcoming projects!

With thanks to @libraryresidency colleagues @graph_the_path and @ambi_blue_tamashi

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