Dr Nathan Emmerich on Body Sculpture

Bioethicist, Dr Nathan Emmerich, gives a talk about the connections between medicine, medical education and Jordan Wolfson’s Body Sculpture. Dr Emmerich interprets and responds to Body Sculpture as someone who is involved in medical education and the delivery of ARTMED, a collaboration between the National Gallery and the Australian National University (ANU). This innovative programme brings medical students to the gallery to further their medical education and professional development though engagement with works of art.

Dr Nathan Emmerich is a bioethicist whose research primarily focuses on medical ethics. In his role as lead for Professionalism and Learning in the Phase 1 of ANU’s Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Degree (MChD), he co-organises the ARTMED programme with Adriene Boag, Access Programs Convenor, at the National Gallery.

Jordan Wolfson: Body Sculpture is on display from 9 Dec 2023 – 28 Apr 2024. It is a free, ticketed exhibition.

Art Talks are a free weekly program. Hear from artists, curators and experts on the works in our collection and exhibition program. Art Talks in April will focus on diverse perspectives on Jordan Wolfson’s Body Sculpture.