Jesse Shapins engages the perception of urban everyday life in his photographic, written, and curatorial work. He is also concerned with issues of national identity and the future of America's role in the world. From 2002-2003 he was a research scholar in Berlin, during which time he co-founded the gallery and artist group Stadtblind. The Stadtblind project "The Colors of Berlin" has been exhibited internationally and will be published in German and English by Prestel Publishers in March, 2005. Since returning to New York in 2004, he has been working as an "urban dramaturg" for Counts Media and been a lead creative collaborator on the YellowArrow project. He also co-founded the Williamsburg-based documentary arts collaborative UnionDocs. He has also published various articles on contemporary art and urban themes in German and English. He studied Urban Studies at Columbia University.

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Documenting, Aesthetic and Ethical Considerations - Moderator
Creating an Open Space for Collaboration - Discussion leader

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YellowArrow
UnionDocs
Stadtblind