NEWS
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“The Hidden Present - E5 - “Investigating The Invisible” feat. Michael Carter”
November 19, 2022
My interview with Matt Marble of The Hidden Present is now live. Listen to the complete interview here.
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Rejected Religion E18 ‘Listener Response’ with artist Michael Carter
February 7, 2022
My interview with Stephanie Shea of Rejected Religion podcast is now live. Listen to it on your favorite platform.
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Speculative Arts Research 4 available now
December 2, 2021
My essay, “Form Following Spirit: An Investigation of Recent and Near-Recent Metaphysical Art,” is included in Speculative Arts Research 4 edited by Alessandro Keegan and Max Razdow
“My aim in this essay is to investigate and reflect on the current state of metaphysically influenced visual art. I want to better…
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“HOLYWOOD” premiere
November 5, 2021
Holywood in-person premiere at the Philosophical Research Society, November 4, 2021.
Official Trailer
Event details and tickets
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“HOLYWOOD” streaming premiere
March 25, 2021
It’s a great honor to be included in “Holywood”
“Holywood” is an in-depth exploration into one of the most misunderstood yet profound locations in Los Angeles. Located directly underneath the iconic Hollywood sign resides an incredibly dense and eclectic spiritual community mostly overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of the…
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“MICHAEL CARTER: THE SPIRITUAL IN ART”
March 18, 2021
EMS visited the studio in February 2021 and produced this 17 minute short film. I discuss the origins of my work with the pendulum, Thought-Forms and Theosophy, my performances at the Philosophical Research Society and Nicodim Gallery, and preview new work:
Watch “MICHAEL CARTER: THE SPIRITUAL IN ART”
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Exhibition: Personal Contacts #5
December 16, 2020
Personal Contacts #5
Durden and Ray, Los Angeles, CA
September 26—October 17, 2020
Personal Contacts #5 focuses on unseen or missed conversations that have occurred or failed to occur during quarantine.
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Hilma af Klint: Theosophist
April 25, 2020
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Video of my lecture, “Hilma af Klint, Theosophist,” is now available.
“Artist and educator Michael Carter (MFA, Claremont Graduate University) discusses the work of Swedish painter and occultist, Hilma af Klint, (1862-1944). Subject of many recent museum exhibitions—including most-attended-ever exhibits at the Guggenheim, New York and the Moderna Museet, Stockholm—her…
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Exhibition: Pineal Eye Infection
February 22, 2020
Pineal Eye Infection
curated by Aaron Moulton
February 11 - March 28, 2020
Seasons
676 North Spring Street, 90012
The impulse to transcend… Ever experienced it? Believe it or not it’s quite natural, often painful and most times disappointing. I want to talk about that here today
We are mysteries…
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Lecture: Ojai Valley Theosophical Lodge, January 7
December 29, 2019
I will be speaking at the Ojai Valley Theosophical Society on the work and theosophical influences of Hilma af Klint. The lecture is on January 7, 2020 at 7pm. More information is available here.