The Animal Vision : A Conversation with Alexis Rockman and Vinciane Despret

In conjunction with Alexis Rockman: Drawings from Life of Pi, the artist will speak withVinciane Despret a philosopher who specializes in animal study. In her latest book, Despret reveals our preconceived notions about what animals do, want, and even “think.” Rockman and Despret will discuss their mutual attempts to think with animals, and to pay homage to their visions of the world. Moderated byCary Wolfe writer and professor of English at Rice University.

This event is presented as part of Walls and Bridges, a 10-day French-American arts and ideas festival curated by the Villa Gillet, a French cultural institute interested in thought in all its expressions, bringing together thinkers and artists from all over the world.