1. Pinky NAcc
Experimental Film
Collaborator: Anthony Svatek, Kaija Siirala, Matteo Farinella
Screened at 2023 Science New Wave Festival, Symbiosis 2023
Female masturbation - essential experience, subject of scientific research, and a multibillion-dollar industry. “Pinky NAcc” explores the absence of faces, voices, and rodents that are at the center of the quest to understand the importance of self-pleasure in our brains, bodies, and beliefs.
2. Candid Contrasts
Showcased at Genspace and 2024 Brain Awareness Week
Collaborator: Christina Cappelli
Employing audio-reactive visuals crafted with TouchDesigner, the project aims to draw attention to the stark contrast in our comprehension of these experiences, spotlighting the prevalence of male-centric research while underscoring the invisibility of female pleasure in scholarly discourse. Its overarching objective is to challenge entrenched taboos, foster awareness, and advocate for a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of human sexuality.
3. The Science Life: Anastasia Zavitsanou
How did a student studying cancer switch to brain research?
Collaborators: Matteo Farinella, Devin C. Powell
Screened at 2023 Science New Wave Festival, Symbiosis 2023
Female masturbation - essential experience, subject of scientific research, and a multibillion-dollar industry. “Pinky NAcc” explores the absence of faces, voices, and rodents that are at the center of the quest to understand the importance of self-pleasure in our brains, bodies, and beliefs.
4. Music on the Brain The Magic of Touch
Collaborator: T.K. Blue, Sharp Radway
Jazz concert and dialogue exploring the fascinating interplay between auditory and tactile perception. Music on the Brain is a collaboration between the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute, with the support of the Jazz Foundation of America.