Urban Field Speakers Series

Programmed by Janine Marchessault and Scott McLeod and presented by Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art in association with the Visible City Project and Archive of York University.

The Urban Field Speakers Series centres on the role of art in transforming the experience of the city. Through lectures, audio-visual presentations and discussions, it explores how creative practices can help improve the quality of urban life and planning in Toronto and around the world. This series of monthly events brings together an array of international and local participants, including artists, architects, curators, designers and scholars, who are working at the intersections of technology, communications and aesthetics. Reflecting a broad range of perspectives and practices, the events build upon each other to inspire dialogue on the role of the city in art, and art in the city.


February 5, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Peter Weibel
Scott McLeod, moderator
The Chairman and CEO of ZKM Centre for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, Germany speaks on the democratization of art by media. Moderated by the Director/Curator of Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art.
Please note that this is a Tuesday night event.

March 6, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Iara Boubnova
Jim Drobnick, moderator
The Curator of the Institute of Contemporary Art - Sofia and Co-Curator of the Moscow Biennale speaks on urban changes in the society of transformation. Moderated by Jim Drobnick, Associate Professor at the Ontario College of Art and Design.

March 27, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Munira Mirza
Shelly Bahl, moderator
The London-based writer, broadcaster and founding member of the Manifesto Club speaks on the use of arts for urban regeneration. Moderated by visual artist, curator and educator Shelly Bahl.

April 24, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Hal Foster
Barbara Fischer, moderator
The Professor of Art and Archeology at Princeton University speaks on problems in contemporary art, architecture and design. Moderated by the Director/Curator of the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, Hart House, at the University of Toronto.

May 3, 2006 at 7:30 PM
Irit Rogoff
Catriona Mortimer-Sandilands, moderator
The Professor of Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths - University of London discusses spatial and artistic practices in relation to disappearing global boundaries. Moderated by the Canada Research Chair in Sustainability and Culture at York University.
Please note that this is a Saturday night event.


Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art - Toronto, Ontario
http://www.prefix.ca/

For the presentation of the Urban Field Speakers Series, Prefix gratefully acknowledges the support of our staff, volunteers and patrons, as well as our Official Catering Sponsor, à la Carte Kitchen, and our Official Hotel Sponsor, the Sutton Place Hotel. Prefix also acknowledges the assistance of the Visible City Project and Archive of York University, the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Urban Field Speakers Series -