Material, Memory, and Broadcast: Ash Arder at the Whitney Biennial 2026 | Art & Artists

Material, Memory, and Broadcast: Ash Arder at the Whitney Biennial 2026 | Art & Artists

In this episode of the Riverbank Arts [https://riverbankarts.org/]Podcast, Kat Oak sits down with artist Ash Arder [https://asharder.com/] to explore her work and her experience in the Whitney Biennial [https://whitney.org/exhibitions/2026-biennial/art?section=4]. Ash’s practice moves between material and memory, using unexpected mediums to examine systems of value, legacy, and transformation. From perishable sculptural forms in Consumables  [https://asharder.com/consumables]to the generative process of Broadcast #4, her work engages both personal and industrial histories while rethinking how materials carry meaning over time. Together, they discuss her process, the ideas behind her work, and her experience participating in the Whitney Biennial, reflecting on how her contributions sit within the broader context of the exhibition. This conversation offers a deeper look into the themes shaping Ash’s practice and the work presented in the Whitney Biennial. This podcast series is intentionally raw and lightly edited to preserve the authenticity of each conversation. University of Michigan- Flint CASE [https://www.umflint.edu/case/]