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Join us for the first in a three-part series of conversations with Studio K.O.S. (Kids of Survival). At this special event, learn about the evolution of Studio K.O.S., a collective of artists who are continuing the legacy of the late Tim Rollins and the K.O.S., whose collaborative approach to making art began in the Bronx in the 1980s. The artwork that resulted from their collaborations can be seen today in over 120 museums and public collections worldwide including Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS), the Museum of Modern Art, The Tate Modern, and the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Studio K.O.S. consists of Angel Abreu, Jorge Abreu, Robert Branch, and Nelson Ricardo Savinon, original members who have remained active for more than 30 years. They are dedicated to the mission of empowering young people through exposure to art and literature. At this intimate conversation, all four members will reflect on the evolution of the collective.

In 2009, CPNAS engaged Tim Rollins and the K.O.S. to create an artwork honoring the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his publication, On the Origin of Species. This was the first time the group had engaged with a book of science literature, illuminating the potential of art engagement as an educational tool in science. Since then, the collective has workshopped Darwin’s book with students at a school in Edinburgh, Scotland and elsewhere. The original painting that initiated the series is in the collection of CPNAS.

About DASER

Launched in 2011, D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous is a discussion forum series providing a snapshot of multidisciplinary projects and fostering networking across disciplines. We have moved DASER online where we are experimenting with different formats and meeting on the third Thursday of the month.

DASER is co-sponsored by Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) and Leonardo, the International Society for the Arts, Sciences, and Technology. DASER fosters community and discussion around the intersection of art and science. The thoughts and opinions expressed in the DASER events are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the National Academy of Sciences or of Leonardo.