by Nathan Ober | May 12, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
I am just getting used to the busy sounds of the city here in Medellín, Colombia. As I approach the final hour before the American Arts Incubator program officially takes off, I am completely inspired and spellbound by what I have seen so far. During my first week, I...
by Nathan Ober | Apr 24, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
What constitutes an artist community? And how can art contribute to and challenge political processes? As I prepare for my upcoming exchange trip to Colombia, I am asking these questions and finding answers in unlikely places. I’ve been living off of the grid in DIY...
by Nathan Ober | Apr 9, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
This past weekend I was asked to take part in the San José Paseo Public Prototyping Festival as a representative of ZERO1’s American Arts Incubator (AAI) program. The festival was created to celebrate the culmination of the San José State University Paseo Prototyping...
by Nathan Ober | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
I am beginning to solidify my proposal and workshop series for my upcoming trip to Medellín, Colombia with ZERO1 in partnership with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The exchange will take place in May and June 2017. Colombia has...