Afterall ArtSchool Podcast: Zach Blas on Technology and Pedagogy

Afterall ArtSchool has released a podcast episode featuring a conversation between artist, filmmaker, and writer Zach Blas and co-editor Camille Crichlow. The discussion stems from the exhibition "THE EDUCATIONAL WEB" held at Kunstverein in Hamburg from 1 April to 6 August 2023. Blas's practice examines digital technologies, artificial intelligence, biometric recognition, and predictive policing through queer and feminist theory. The podcast is part of a series exploring artistic practice and educational epistemologies, with strands on decolonial institutions, collective learning, and shadow studies. Blas, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, has exhibited at major venues including the Whitney Museum, Tate Modern, and the 12th Berlin Biennale. His recent works address AI fantasies, Silicon Valley mysticism, and smart drug psychedelia. The episode is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.