
Lens of Impact
A Swiss-US Dialogue on Design
Lens of Impact is a conversation series presented by Swissnex and Parsons’ School of Art and Design History and Theory to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue between artists and designers. Each iteration of the series connects distinguished speakers in Switzerland and the US to share their perspectives, explore points of connection, and engage in an open discussion on how political, social, and cultural landscapes shape their practices.
Events
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Lens of Impact: Artists in the Archive
April 10, 2025Join Swissnex and the Parsons School of Art and Design History and Theory for a discussion on artistic research and working with primary source material alongside personal narrative and socio-political issues.
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Lens of Impact: Tailoring Freedom
March 19, 2025Join Swissnex and the Parsons School of Art and Design History and Theory for a cross-cultural dialogue on how fashion can offer new perspectives on identity, resistance, and memory.
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Lens of Impact: Queering Design
October 23, 2024Join Swissnex and the Parsons School of Art and Design History and Theory for a cross-cultural dialogue on queering design.
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Climate Ring: Refashioning Fashion
September 25, 202412 rounds. 3 days. 1 fight for the planet.
In Round 2 of the boxing-themed Climate Ring, we explore how the fashion industry can reshape itself in response to a changing climate, from sustainable materials to upcycling. -
Lens of Impact: Human-Animal Relations
April 10, 2024Join Parsons' School of Art and Design History and Theory and Swissnex in New York for a cross-cultural exchange on the relationship between humans and animals.