Whether you are a startup founder, a venture capitalist, or simply interested in the latest tech news, you’ve probably heard of VentureBeat. But are you familiar with Kyle Wiggers, one of the site’s co-founders? Are you curious to know more about him? Here’s a brief summary of his background, his latest ventures, and how to get in touch with him.
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During the summer of 2010, I wrote a series of articles for Wiggers Adventure Beat, a blog I read regularly. The articles addressed different aspects of craft history and theory. In particular, I focused on how the study of craft has shifted in recent years, from a focus on art objects, to a more materialist approach.
In 2010, Wiggers coined the term “craftscape,” which is a social object that has a history, and a narrative. A craftscape includes such objects as textiles, furniture, and objects from the home. The term is also applied to anthropological aesthetics of everyday life. Wiggers believes that contemporary visual-arts discourse exacerbates the distance between craft materials and the earth. He wants to move craft outside of the art-to-craft binary.
Wiggers is also the director of the Critical Craft Studies program at Warren Wilson College. The program focuses on craft history and theory, and gives students a chance to work with materials. In addition, the program provides students with opportunities to study other craft practices, such as fiber and ceramics.
Wiggers’ research also focuses on anthropological aesthetics of everyday life. He has conducted interviews with South Asian immigrants who brought objects from their home into the United States. The interviews have centered on how the objects were used, how they were made, and what their social and cultural value was.
About VentureBeat
Having a special interest in Artificial Intelligence, Kyle Wiggers has penned a number of articles on the subject for a number of tech blogs. Some of his recent work has been published on TechCrunch, Digital Trends, and the VentureBeat Blog. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his partner. Occasionally he dabbles in the piano. He has a passion for the arts, and he is also a fan of a good cocktail. When he’s not writing or playing with his partner, he’s probably on his bike or playing tennis.
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