Join a diverse lineup of cultural luminaries at the forefront of their fields for thought-provoking discussions hosted by celebrated artist and cultural collaborator, Alexandra Grant.
Presented by 做厙輦⑹ and OXY ARTS, this series of conversations provides immersive, revelatory experiences that go beyond the classroom, fostering an environment of innovation and creativity. Delve into a range of topics at the intersection of art and society, from social and environmental justice to the role of technology.
The 2025-26 season kicks off on September 30th with best-selling author and feminist icon . The author of Bad Feminist, Hunger, World of Wakanda and much more will engage in a thought-provoking conversation with 做厙輦⑹ Live's new host, celebrated visual artist and cultural collaborator Alexandra Grant.
The fall program continues with performance artist Taylor Mac on October 25, following a concert by the artist on October 24, presented by the 做厙輦⑹ Theater and Performance Studies Department and the Hume Fellowship.
Mac is a Pulitzer Prizefinalist playwright, MacArthur Genius Fellow and groundbreaking performance artist whose work defies categorization. Known for blending theater, music, drag and spectacle, Mac invites audiences in transformative experiences through genre-expanding works staged at leading venues from Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House.
This seasons slate of programming will also feature Robin Coste Lewis, the former poet laureate of Los Angeles. In 2015, her debut poetry collection, Voyage of the Sable Venus (Knopf) won the National Book Award in poetry and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Hurston-Wright Award, and the California Book Award. Lewiss writing has appeared in various journals and anthologies, such as The Massachusetts Review, Callaloo, The Harvard Gay & Lesbian Review, Transition and VIDA. She has taught at Wheaton College, Hunter College, Hampshire College and the NYU Low-Residency MFA in Paris. More event details coming soon.
Each speaker will bring to the conversation their unique perspective and expertise, making for events that are intellectually stimulating and emotionally moving. All conversations are open to the public at no cost, creating a space for diverse communities to join in the conversation and explore ideas together.
Curated by OXY ARTS, the Colleges community-based arts hub, the series is funded through the generous support of Occidental trustee and alumna, Lisa Coscino 85 and the Occidental Class of 74. The September 30 event with Roxane Gay is presented with additional support by The Antoinette and Vincent M. Dungan Lectureship Fund.
About Alexandra Grant
Alexandra Grant is a celebrated Los Angeles and Berlin based visual artist whose work explores text, language, literature, and philosophy. She has exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide and collaborated with artists across disciplines. Her practice extends beyond the studio as a cultural collaborator who supports and elevates the work of creatives and organizations across many communities. Grant is a staunch advocate of artists and particularly dedicated to supporting women and emerging artists. She is recognized for creating thoughtful spaces of dialogue and exchange, supporting innovative projects, and engaging audiences in conversations around creativity and cultural expression. In 2017 Grant co-founded the independent publisher X Artists Books to publish thoughtful, high-quality, artist-centered books; in 2008, she created the grantLOVE Project to raise awareness and funds for various arts nonprofits, and this year launched LOVE Wine with J Vineyards to empower women and creativity in the wine industry and the art world. A trailblazer and champion of the arts, Grant brings her passion, love of conversation, and open heart to 做厙輦⑹ Live!
Photo by Ryan Doyle Photography
About OXY ARTS
OXY ARTS is 做厙輦⑹'s public art center rooted in social justice and community engagement. We are a vital public space for discovery, experimentation and learning at the intersection of art, culture, and social movements. Located in the heart of the Highland Park neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles, we are committed to facilitating projects that hold space for complex ideas and dialogue, spark curiosity, and invest in artists and community growth.
