The Journal
Adela Goldbard
Adela Goldbard is not afraid to destroy her own work; in fact, she actually considers the act of destruction to play an important, anti-colonial role in preserving traditions.
Natalie Williams
Please join us in welcoming new Triennial Board member Natalie Williams. Natalie’s decades of experience working in the nonprofit sector and convictions about the transformative qualities of public art put her in good company at the Triennial. We are so grateful for Natalie’s participation and wholeheartedly agree with her that public art brings a fresh perspective to any neighborhood.
Lisa Pierpont
New Triennial Board member Lisa Pierpont shared her infectious energy and enthusiasm for the Triennial with us in this conversation. With Lisa’s experience in journalism and her belief in the power of art to bring people together, we are delighted to have her join the Triennial Board. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Lisa!
Natalie Lemle
Natalie Lemle is no stranger to Boston Public Art Triennial! As a previous Advisory Board member, she’s advised on everything from corporate sponsorships to the latest socially engaged artists. Discover her insightful thoughts and see what public art has caught her eye this summer. You'll understand why we are thrilled to welcome her to the Triennial Board of Directors!
Patrick Martinez
Patrick Martinez has a message for Boston—one that can’t be ignored. Through striking neon works and layered landscape paintings, he spotlights urgent issues, from climate change to housing insecurity, in ways that spark necessary conversations.
2024 Gratitude List
Thank you for joining us as we transform Boston through the power of public art!
Indigenous Perspectives
Triennial 2025 Curator Tess Lukey joined us to discuss the diverse practices of the Indigenous artists participating in the Triennial, dive into the community engagement that sets this Triennial apart from other exhibitions, and explain why you might want to avoid raking up all those leaves in your backyard.
Cannupa Hanska Luger
We sat down with Cannupa Hanska Luger to cross the space-time continuum, learn about the biological result of increased oxygen in the atmosphere, and hear how he’s putting his extensive blanket collection to use.
The Exchange
Artistic Director Pedro Alonzo and Curator Tess Lukey share their perspectives on curating The Exchange, their vision for The Triennial 2025, and why experiencing the Triennial might be like meandering along a riverway.
Mathieu Gaulin
Public art activates communities in unexpected ways, says Mathieu Gaulin, Senior Director, Professional Medical Staff Services at Boston Children's Hospital, national leadership speaker, and contemporary art collector. One of the most recent additions to the Board, Mathieu looks forward to seeing how the Triennial will advance city-wide opportunities to interact with public art. We talked with him about the impact of the natural world on public art and the intersection of arts education and community-building.
Matt Thoms
Matt Thoms illustrates the surprising similarities between public art and startups and how that will aid him in contributing to the Board as one of our newest additions. As co-founder and General Partner at Baukunst, Matt’s ability to identify bold opportunities and counter the resulting risks makes him an outstanding addition to the Board. We talked with him about experimenting with new ideas and sparking community-wide conversations through public art.
Beatriz Cortez
Beatriz Cortez shares about her first piece in the Venice Biennale this year, a trip to the Arctic, Boston’s history of whaling, and more in this interview with Boston Public Art Triennial.
