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Robert Steven Mack

Robert Steven Mack

Robert Steven Mack, a research associate at American Purpose, is a professional ballet dancer, award-winning filmmaker, and writer. He is pursuing a master of public administration in media, the arts, and public policy at the O‘Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University. He holds a BA in history and a BS in ballet from the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University Bloomington.

Articles and Events

Ars Ex Machina
Art

Ars Ex Machina

One of AI's creative pioneers looks at the ethics, opportunities, and uses of generative AI in fine art.

Robert Steven Mack, Kevin Mack
Don't Think, Dear
Books

Don't Think, Dear

A new book on George Balanchine questions whether ballet is a toxic art form.

Robert Steven Mack
The Russian Choreographer Fascinated by America

The Russian Choreographer Fascinated by America

A new biography of George Balanchine reveals a complex figure–avant-garde and rebellious, yet piously traditional.

Robert Steven Mack