Barak Reibman

I have always been curious about the brain and in particular how we create conscious visual experience. As my artistic practice grew from a COVID hobby to an avocation, I began to become more interested in the intersection of visual arts and neuroscience. When my mom recommended Your Brain on Art, by Dr. Susan Magsamen, I saw the stars align in front of me. I then had the amazing opportunity to take the first edition of the Neuroaesthetics class at Hopkins, taught by Dr. Magsamen. Since finishing the class, and re-re-reading YBOA, my passion for this field (or these fields) has only grown stronger. I imagine a future where, through art, we develop a deeper understanding of the brain and simultaneously unlock new and previously unthinkable ways of improving our lives.