Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Richard Tuttle and Thomas McEvilley in conversation / Recent Developments in the Social Situation of Art
In conjunction with 'Triumphs' the current exhibition by Richard Tuttle at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, a seminar series will take place in collaboration with the Irish National College of Art and Design's MA programme 'Art in the Contemporary World'. Over the course of five seminars, artists, critics, and curators will respond to Triumphs and take it as a point of departure to discuss current art practice. Each session will look at the work of Richard Tuttle in the context of four overarching themes: aesthetics, philosophy, science and history. The format will be a public lecture on Thursdays, followed by a seminar on Fridays. The lectures are free and open to the public; however booking is necessary for the seminars (email: logan.sisley@dublincity.ie). Participants at the seminars are required to do background reading and take part in focus groups and discussions. For the 2nd and 3rd appointment, Richard Tuttle and Thomas McEvilley in conversation and 'Recent Developments in the Social Situation of Art', a public lecture by Thomas McEvilley. 1pm, admission free with email booking.