PROFESSOR RICHARD SHUSTERMAN IS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT ATMOSPHERE AND ARCHITECTONICS IN BUDAPEST

The Atmospheres and Architectonics Conference, hosted by the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) in Budapest, is set to take place on February 10-12, 2025. This interdisciplinary event focuses on the intersection of sensory experiences, architectural spaces, and atmospheric studies. Scholars and practitioners from diverse fields will come together to explore how architecture and design shape and are shaped by human perception and lived experiences.

One of the event’s keynote speakers is Richard Shusterman, a renowned philosopher and expert in aesthetics and somaesthetics. He serves as the Dorothy F. Schmidt Eminent Scholar in the Humanities at Florida Atlantic University and directs the university’s Center for Body, Mind, and Culture. Educated in Jerusalem and Oxford, Shusterman has contributed significantly to the study of embodiment, culture, and philosophy, with works such as Pragmatist Aesthetics and Body Consciousness. His research, which has been widely translated, bridges philosophy, culture, and identity, emphasizing the role of bodily experience in understanding the human condition.

Joining Shusterman as keynote speakers at the Atmospheres and Architectonics Conference are Vittorio Gallese and Sarah Robinson, each bringing unique perspectives to the dialogue between neuroscience, philosophy, and architecture.

Vittorio Gallese, an Italian neuroscientist and professor at the University of Parma (formerly at the University of London), is renowned for his pioneering role in the discovery of mirror neurons. His influential research has significantly enhanced our understanding of empathy, embodied simulation, and the neurological basis of interpersonal interactions. Gallese’s interdisciplinary work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, focusing on the connections between bodily experiences and social cognition.

Sarah Robinson, an architect and author, is a leading voice in exploring the relationship between architecture and embodied cognitive sciences. Through her writings, including contributions to Mind in Architecture, she articulates a vision of design that prioritizes human perception, emotion, and the body. Robinson’s work fosters a deeper integration of neuroscience and architecture, emphasizing how sensory experiences shape and inform the built environment.

This conference is an exciting opportunity for professionals and enthusiasts in architecture, design, and philosophy to engage with cutting-edge ideas about the sensory and cultural dimensions of space. For more information about the program and participation, visit the event's official page on the MOME website.