Art & Interdisciplinary Pedagogy with Hideo Mabuchi
In the season finale of Art &, we meet Hideo Mabuchi—a quantum physicist, ceramicist, and faculty director of the Stanford Arts Institute—whose creative and scholarly life models what it looks like to teach and research from a place of integration. For Hideo, art and science are not opposites, but complementary ways of thinking, making, and discovering.In this conversation with host Ellen Oh, Hideo shares how an encounter with Japanese ceramics led to a years-long journey of incorporating material practice into his research and teaching. From firing clay in a wood-burning kiln to running interdisciplinary courses on indigo dye, his work invites students—and fellow faculty—to explore the world through many lenses at once.Together, Hideo and Ellen reflect on the growing appetite for interdisciplinarity among students, and how faculty can help create space for that complexity. As we imagine new ways of structuring research and teaching, Hideo’s story points to a hopeful future—where art plays a foundational role in helping us ask better questions, expand our methods, and deepen the meaning of our work. Featured Guest: Hideo MabuchiFollow Stanford Arts on Instagram and YouTube for more stories and updates. CreditsHost: Ellen OhCreator/Producer/Editor: Taylor JonesProduction Support: Edi DaiSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Chase EverettTheme song and Music: Juana IzuzquizaExecutive Producers: Ellen Oh and Anne ShulockArtwork: Connie KoSpecial thanks to Deborah Cullinan, Stanford Vice President for the Arts
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Art & Synthetic Biology with Drew Endy & Phil Ross
In this episode of Art &, we go on a field trip—literally and metaphorically—with synthetic biologist Drew Endy and artist-mycologist Phil Ross, founder of the Open Fung initiative. What starts as a visit to a mushroom farm turns into a deeper conversation about how fungi could transform the way we think about materials, sustainability, and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration.From building leather-like textiles from mycelium to reimagining how bioengineering can be more democratic, Drew and Phil explore how fungi offer more than just a biological solution—they offer a cultural shift. Together, they show how artists and scientists can work side-by-side to prototype more ethical, regenerative, and connected futures. Featured Guests: Phil Ross & Drew EndyFollow Stanford Arts on Instagram and YouTube for more stories and updates. CreditsHost: Ellen OhCreator/Producer/Editor: Taylor JonesProduction Support: Edi DaiSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Chase EverettTheme song and Music: Juana IzuzquizaExecutive Producers: Ellen Oh and Anne ShulockArtwork: Connie KoSpecial thanks to Deborah Cullinan, Stanford Vice President for the Arts
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Art & Digital Embodiment with Cyan DeVeaux & Scarlett Kim
What does it mean to become someone—or something—else online? In this episode, immersive theater-maker Scarlett Kim and human-computer interaction researcher Cyan DeVeaux explore how technology reshapes identity, embodiment, and creative expression. Hosted by Ellen Oh, the conversation traces the edges of virtual and physical reality—from avatars and motion capture to diasporic storytelling and digital folklore. Together, they show how art and engineering can meet at the frontier of imagination, with profound implications for belonging and future design. Featured Guest: Scarlett Kim & Cyan DeVeauxFollow Stanford Arts on Instagram and YouTube for more stories and updates. CreditsHost: Ellen OhCreator/Producer/Editor: Taylor JonesProduction Support: Edi DaiSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Chase EverettTheme song and Music: Juana IzuzquizaExecutive Producers: Ellen Oh and Anne ShulockArtwork: Connie KoSpecial thanks to Deborah Cullinan
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Art & Migration with Tomas Jimenez & Meklit Hadero
What happens when a sociologist and a musician reimagine migration together? In this episode, acclaimed vocalist and cultural strategist Meklit Hadero joins Stanford sociologist Tomás Jiménez for a powerful conversation on music, migration, and belonging. Hosted by Ellen Oh, the episode explores how artists and researchers are working across disciplines to challenge dominant narratives and build new cultural frameworks. From refugee stories to immigrant soundscapes, this episode reveals the deep role of art in shaping not just identity—but public understanding and social change. Featured Guest: Meklit Hadero & Tomas JimenezFollow Stanford Arts on Instagram and YouTube for more stories and updates. CreditsHost: Ellen OhCreator/Producer/Editor: Taylor JonesProduction support: Edi DaiSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Chase EverettTheme song and Music: Juana IzuzquizaExecutive Producers: Ellen Oh and Anne ShulockArtwork: Connie Ko.Special thanks to Deborah Cullinan.Art & is supported by the Stanford Visiting Artist Fund in honor of Roberta Bowman Denning.
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Art &: The power of interdisciplinary research and practice with Deborah Cullinan
In the premiere of Art &, Stanford Vice President for the Arts Deborah Cullinan joins host Ellen Oh to explore why art is not just additive—but essential. From poetry’s role in her upbringing to championing creative integration across disciplines, Cullinan makes the case for art as a catalyst for innovation, healing, and institutional transformation.Transcript: HEREFeatured Guest: Deborah Cullinan, Stanford Vice President for the ArtsFollow Stanford Arts on Instagram and YouTube for more stories and updates. CreditsHost: Ellen OhCreator/Producer/Editor: Taylor JonesProduction support: Edi DaiSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Chase EverettTheme song and Music: Juana IzuzquizaExecutive Producers: Ellen Oh and Anne ShulockArtwork: Connie Ko.Special thanks to Deborah Cullinan.Art & is supported by the Stanford Visiting Artist Fund in honor of Roberta Bowman Denning.
Ocean science & sculpture. Immersive technology & theater. Sociology & music. Art & explores arts-driven collaborations across Stanford University’s dynamic research ecosystem with host Ellen Oh, Director of Interdisciplinary Arts Programs at Stanford Arts. Through lively conversations set at disciplinary crossroads, you’ll hear how creative perspectives can spark new pathways, insights, and solutions for the most pressing issues of our time.
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