Changing States
dal 26/3/2002 al 7/4/2002
Segnalato da
26/3/2002
Changing States
Ikon Gallery, Birmingham
A discussion focused on how contemporary art can address political questions. The debate centres on art's relation to the mass-protest culture, and in particular to the anti-globalisation movement.
Protest! Art and Anti-Globalisation
3rd in the series of debates 'Changing States: Contemporary Art and
Culture in the 21st Century'
Wednesday 27 March 2002 7.00pm - 8.30pm
inIVA presents a discussion focused on how contemporary art can address
political questions. The debate centres on art's relation to the
mass-protest culture, and in particular to the anti-globalisation
movement. Niru Ratnam (art historian) will be chairing a discussion in
front of a public audience with speakers including Nils Norman (artist)
and Julian Stallabrass (theorist).
Changing States is inIVA's unique year-long series of debates that
considers the shifts in the cultural landscape in the light of
globalisation. The series is curated by Niru Ratnam (art historian, The
Open University) and Gilane Tawadros (Director, inIVA).
For more info please visit: http://www.iniva.org/chatroom
inIVA creates exhibitions, publications, multimedia, education and
research projects. Each project is designed to bring the work of artists
from culturally diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest
possible public.
Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) on the door
To reserve places call Andrew Tims at Ikon: 0121 248 0708 or email:
chatroom@iniva.org
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Exhibitions currently at Ikon Gallery:
Katharina Grosse Second Floor Gallery 13 February - 7 April 2002
In her first major UK exhibition, German artist Katharina Grosse has
make a number of large-scale abstract paintings directly onto the
gallery walls, combining different colours and methods of application.
Santiago Sierra First Floor Gallery 13 February - 7 April 2002
This is first UK solo exhibition of Spanish artist Santiago Sierra.
Based in Mexico City, Sierra's performance explores the value of labour
and power relations around the world.
Ikon Gallery
1 Oozells Square, Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2HS