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Art and Design Subject Spotlight with Dr Suzy O’Hara from the University of Sunderland
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About this Subject Spotlight
What is the role of an artist in today’s world? In this Subject Spotlight, Dr. Suzy O’Hara, Lecturer in Digital Arts and Enterprise at the University of Sunderland, takes you on a journey through the history, impact, and future of fine art—showing how artists shape society, technology, and even crisis response. If you love art, creativity, or just want to see how artists influence the world around us, this series is for you!
Episodes
1. What is fine art, and why does it matter? Fine art in society
2. When art meets technology
3. Art with a purpose – the Sea Scapes Collab
4. The artist in a crisis – what can you create?
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