14.05 -
The New Anxiety
The 300+ year technologies built to capture, understand and connect the world - from maps through geostationary satellites to contemporary algorithms and big data collection - have been exposed as weapons-grade systems that pluralise reality and destabilise the present. How does living in this new anxious world feel, and how deep do these systems take root?
SS19 talks and presentations
Free and inclusive opportunities to meet our artists and learn...
Coffee shop talk with Bastard Assignments
13th April, All Saints Park (Oxford Rd. entrance), 11:30
Following their performance at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Bastard Assignments will be in conversation with artistic director Michael Brailey about their individual and group practices. There will be a strong emphasis on meeting the artists and many opportunities for the public to ask questions in a relaxed and informal setting.
Presentation on SELF-CARE by Andreas Borregaard
13th May, RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music (Lecture Theatre), 14:00
Acclaimed contemporary accordionist Andreas Borregaard (DK) will be speaking about working with Jennifer Walshe on the incredible piece SELF-CARE. There will be opportunities to view Jennifer Walshe's performance materials, discuss their working relationship, and learn about the accordion as an instrument.
Coffee shop talk with Iceboy Violet
14th May, All Saints Park (Oxford Rd. entrance), 11:30
Following their performance at Soup Kitchen, Iceboy Violet will be speaking with artistic director Michael Brailey and co-director Callum Coomber about their work. There will be a strong emphasis on meeting Iceboy Violet and many opportunities for the public to ask questions in a relaxed and informal setting.