When:
Thursday, February 15, 2007
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

Where:
Riley Seminar Room, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston

About:
Museum School alumnus David Carroll (BFA ’65) will speak on Thursday, February 15 at 12:30 pm in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s Riley Seminar Room. Carroll was recently named a 2006 MacArthur Fellow, winning the prestigious “genius” grant. 

He will discuss his first encounter with a turtle at age eight, which led to his immediate deep involvement with the natural world, his "passion-cum-obsession." Carroll will trace his path in the difficult arena as a naturalist, illustrator, and author. He will discuss the tensions between the human and natural realms and the tremendous negative impact of human overpopulation and manipulation of the planet. He will speak of his SMFA experience, realities of his subsequent teaching and lengthy freelance years, his book era, and how the Burroughs Medal and MacArthur Fellowship have affected his life and work.