School of Visual Arts announces the Spring 2010 Art in the First Person lecture series, 12 free talks that bring together notable artists, critics and curators for in-depth discussions on issues in contemporary art. The spring series begins on January 19 with a lecture by electronic media artist and SVA faculty member Perry Bard. Offering a 360˚ perspective on art today, speakers this season include:

• artists Alfredo Jaar, Robert Lazzarini and Shirin Neshat
• critics Boris Groys and Ann Lauterbach
• curators Paola Antonelli, Barbara London, Papo Colo and Jeanette Ingberman

All Art in the First Person events are free and open to the public. No reservations are required. Please visit www.sva.edu/events or call 212.592.2010 for more information.