Scott Burnham (US)
Scott Burnham's work exploring creative catalysts, urban culture and open innovation has appeared in numerous cities throughout Europe, North America and China. He is the former Creative Director for the Urbis Centre for Urban Culture in Manchester, UK, where he directed "Ill Communication", one of Europe's largest overviews of street art; 'SuperCity', a multi-disciplinary collaboration with architect Will Alsop to re-think the future of the urban environment, "At Home", with designer Peter Saville, "The China Show" exploring contemporary Chinese creativity, and “Urban Oasis” with The Office for Subversive Architecture.
He has also created and directed projects for London's National Theatre, The Royal Society for British Sculpture, the cities of Barcelona and Prague, and Jude Kelly's METAL organisation in London.
A frequent lecturer and writer on creative catalysts and cultural innovation, recent keynote lectures have been delivered to organisations in the UK, Portugal, Austria, Italy, United States, Canada, and the Netherlands, where he addressed the International Conference on European Policy. His work and commentary has been featured on BBC television, The Today Programme, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, Sky News, Spain TV1, Design Week, Grafik, The Guardian, Icon magazine, and The BBC Culture Show. He is a contributing author to the book "Visualising the City" (Routledge 2007), numerous periodicals, and maintains a series of international projects, consultations, and writing and lecturing appearances.
He has recently been appointed as Creative Director for the 2009 Montreal Biennale.
Scott Burnham's work exploring creative catalysts, urban culture and open innovation has appeared in numerous cities throughout Europe, North America and China. He is the former Creative Director for the Urbis Centre for Urban Culture in Manchester, UK, where he directed "Ill Communication", one of Europe's largest overviews of street art; 'SuperCity', a multi-disciplinary collaboration with architect Will Alsop to re-think the future of the urban environment, "At Home", with designer Peter Saville, "The China Show" exploring contemporary Chinese creativity, and “Urban Oasis” with The Office for Subversive Architecture.
He has also created and directed projects for London's National Theatre, The Royal Society for British Sculpture, the cities of Barcelona and Prague, and Jude Kelly's METAL organisation in London.
A frequent lecturer and writer on creative catalysts and cultural innovation, recent keynote lectures have been delivered to organisations in the UK, Portugal, Austria, Italy, United States, Canada, and the Netherlands, where he addressed the International Conference on European Policy. His work and commentary has been featured on BBC television, The Today Programme, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, Sky News, Spain TV1, Design Week, Grafik, The Guardian, Icon magazine, and The BBC Culture Show. He is a contributing author to the book "Visualising the City" (Routledge 2007), numerous periodicals, and maintains a series of international projects, consultations, and writing and lecturing appearances.
He has recently been appointed as Creative Director for the 2009 Montreal Biennale.
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