My overarching philosophy of teaching and of my curatorial practice involves building bridges among people through art and culture, promoting understanding, awareness, and equity, and promoting global views of art/cultures.

With over thirty years of lived experience to Asu and academia since the early 2000's, offering an authentic narrative and lens of collaboration and growth which he shares with his students to become leaders and creators.

Mikey Foster Estes is an artist and writer working across film/video, installation, photography, sculpture, and sound. Since Fall 2019, he has served as director of Gallery 100, Harry Wood Gallery, and Step Gallery.

Irina Tevzadze is fashion designer and fine artist. She designed collections for high-profile European fashion houses and showcased collections around the world. Irina's artworks are preserved in public and private art collections internationally.