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.
January 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Carlos Trilnick
Warren Crichlow, moderator
The video artist and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism at the University of Buenos Aires speaks on social protest in the contemporary city. Moderated by the Director of the Graduate Program in Education at York University.
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.
CANCELLED
April 24, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Hal Foster
Barbara Fischer, moderator
Citing his responsibilities as Chair of the Department of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University, art critic Hal Foster has cancelled his lecture for the Urban Field Speaker Series. The lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, will not be rescheduled. Prefix apologizes for any inconvenience.
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.
NEW LECTURE!
May 15, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Marc Mayer
Janine Marchessault, moderator
The Director of the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal will speak on the Silo No. 5: Museum of Modern Art project. This project proposes the redevelopment of the Silo No. 5 grain elevator in the Port of Old Montreal into a cultural and educational facility. Moderated by the Co-Director of the Visible City Project and Archive and the Canada Research Chair in Art, Digital Media and Globalization at York University.
Admission Fees
Series Passes
$25 Prefix Photo Subscribers, Students & Seniors
$40 Regular
Single Events
$5 Prefix Photo Subscribers, Students & Seniors
$8 Regular
Admission Policies
Series passes are available in advance or at the door. Tickets to single events are available only at the door, with ticket sales beginning one half-hour in advance of the event. All events take place on Thursday evenings (except where noted) at Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art.
Contact
For purchase, press or other inquiries, please contact the Public Programs Manager at:
Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art
401 Richmond St. West, Suite 124
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5V 3A8
T 416-591-0357
F 416-591-0358
E info@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.
