Sensemaking and Neuroaesthetics

James Hutson is Professor of Art History and Visual Culture at Lindenwood University (USA). He specializes in multidisciplinary research that encompasses artificial intelligence, neurohumanities, neurodiversity, immersive realities, and the gamification of education. His scholarly portfolio includes several books on the application of artificial intelligence in education and cultural heritage, including Inclusive Smart Museums (Palgrave McMillan, 2024).

Piper Hutson is an art curator and instructor with over sixteen years of experience in galleries across the United States. Her expertise lies in 19th-century British art, art education, and inclusivity in cultural heritage collections for neurodiverse populations, and she currently serves as both a Corporate Art Curator for Wells Fargo and an instructor in higher education at Lindenwood University (USA).

Morgan Harper-Nichols is an Atlanta, GA-based neurodivergent artist (autistic/ADHD/sensory processing disorder), with a client roster that includes Google, Meta, Apple, Adobe, and Starbucks. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Interdisciplinary Media Arts at Lindenwood University, where she studies interactive art and games, AI, as well as the intersection of neurodiversity, art, and its impact at a sensory level. Committed to mental well-being, accessibility, and a deeper understanding of neurodiversity in the arts, her aim is to create engaging, sensory-inclusive interactive experiences and contribute to interdisciplinary media arts education.