MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Institute of Art will launch a new lecture series this fall examining how influential artists and cultural leaders turn ideas into culture-shifting moments.
Called “The Subject,” the free series will feature three 45-minute lectures in October, with each speaker discussing their creative process, pivotal decisions and lessons learned. The series is hosted and moderated by Bobby Rogers, Mia’s former Head of Design and Editorial.
The series is designed to give audiences a closer look at the thinking behind creative work while offering emerging artists and other creatives practical insight into developing their own ideas.
The first lecture will feature Joshua Kissi on Oct. 15. Kissi is a Ghanaian-American filmmaker, photographer and creative director whose work focuses on community through cultural and historical perspectives. His photography has appeared in publications including Vogue, GQ and InStyle, as well as campaigns for Nike, Beats by Dre and Google.
Greg Hoffman will follow on Oct. 22. Hoffman is the founder of Modern Arena and co-founder of the athlete branding platform Beyond Your Limits. He previously served as Nike’s chief marketing officer for 27 years, where he worked on the company’s campaigns, product launches and athlete brands.
The series will conclude Oct. 29 with Imani Ellis, founder and CEO of CultureCon and founder of The CultureCon Collective. Ellis is a community builder and cultural strategist whose work focuses on supporting Black and Brown creative professionals.
All three lectures will take place in Pillsbury Auditorium at Mia, 2400 Third Avenue South. Each event begins at 6 p.m. and is free, although tickets are required.
The series is sponsored by the Mark and Mary Goff Fiterman Lecture Fund.
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