Ted Purves

Ted Purves is an artist and writer who investigates the practice of art in the world as it addresses issues of localism, democratic participation, and social exchange. Based in Berkeley, California, he collaborates on social and public art projects with Susanne Cockrell under the rubric of Fieldfaring Projects, and is the author of the book What We Want is Free. He is an associate professor of social practice at California College of the Arts.

Purves was an instructor in FOR-SITE’s education program in 2009.