Location: Oude Lutherse Kerk, Singel 411 (corner Spui), Amsterdam
Time: 8:00 – 10:30 pm
Language: English
On Wednesday, December 14th the second event in the lecture series Facing Forward: Art & Theory from a Future Perspective will take place, on the theme of Future Image. The speakers of this evening are art historian and critic James Elkins (USA) and Lebanese writer and artist Jalal Toufic. Following the two lectures, there will be a debate with experts and the public, moderated by Monika Szewczyk (NL), head of publications at Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art, Rotterdam. Dutch art critic Moosje Goosen will provide an introduction statement.
The fact that we will live – or are already living – in a culture dominated by images is an assumption which is often used to paint a bleak picture of the future. In contemporary popular culture, the future is portrayed as an endless series of screen landscapes which transmit a flow of images that completely inundates defenseless viewers. Will the image really become so ubiquitous in the future, or will verbal culture based on experience gain more ground? And how will art be influenced by these developments? The recent and contemporary practice of art has placed the image in perspective, by both showing the strength of the image and by embracing production methods of art which are based more on text and processes. What is the future of the image in the visual arts?
About Facing Forward: Art & Theory from a Future Perspective
The Facing Forward series consists of seven lecture and debate evenings addressing urgent themes that together envision possible futures for contemporary art and theory, offering innovative models and strategies for today's artistic practices.
For the full program, more information on the topics, speakers, and ticket sales, as well as information regarding the workshops, please visit our website www.facingforward.nl. Also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Practical information
Language: All lecture evenings will be held in English.
Tickets: The entrance fee is €10 per evening when you a buy a ticket in advance at www.facingforward.nl; €12,50 at the door. Special rates apply to students and Friends of the Stedelijk Museum. For more information, please check our website.
Location: Oude Lutherse Kerk, Spui 411 (corner Spui), Amsterdam
Media partner: De Groene Amsterdammer
Editorial board: Jelle Bouwhuis (SMBA), Ann Demeester (de Appel arts centre), Hendrik Folkerts (Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam), Christoph Lindner (ASCA, University of Amsterdam), Domeniek Ruyters (Metropolis M), Margriet Schavemaker (Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam), and Tim Voss (W139).
Facing Forward was made possible by the generous support of the Mondriaan Fund, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, and SNS Reaal Fund.
