Brave New World: Artist Panel "World Building"
Lawrence Azerrad, Richelle Ellis, Victoria Vesna, Kira Xonorika
BRAVE NEW WORK 2.0: environmental edition
New & Emerging Technologies in the Hands of Artists
October 6-8, 2026
Multiple venues in Santa Barbara, CA
The second annual symposium and public art exhibition explores cutting-edge innovations shaping the future. Join global leaders and visionaries for a week of insights and discussions in Art, Science, and Technology. Experience breathtaking art installations and concerts, all on the spectacular Santa Barbara seaside.
Join an Art|Sci conversation -- Artist Panel 2: "World Building: Myth, Technology, and the Future of Human Experience"
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 1:00–2:30pm · Santa Barbara
Moderator: Lawrence Azerrad, Grammy Award winning designer, Creative Director LADesign · Panelists: Richelle Ellis, Victoria Vesna, Kira Xonorika
"Humans have the ability to imagine. As a result, humans are able to learn to imagine the
future for different reasons and in different ways."
— UNESCO, on Futures Literacy