Friday 27 June 2008, 14.00–17.30

Nineteenth century European artists often travelled to the Middle East to experience and document the 'exotic' lands they encountered, invariably framing these cultures as 'other' to Europe's modernity.

This study day focuses on the history and relevance of travelling and migration to artists in the age of globalisation. Drawing on the notion of the artist-traveller in the age of migration we will address crucial questions such as: how do tropes of 'travel', 'displacement' and 'migration' play out in contemporary artistic practice? In what ways are artists responding to the challenges of globalisation? 

Programme

14.00 - 14.15        Intro and welcome: Paul Goodwin, Tate

14.15 - 15.00        Lecture: David Dibosa, Wimbledon School of Art

15.00 - 15.15        Audience Q & A

15.15 - 15.45        Artist Presentation: Dinu Li

15.45 - 16.00       Tea, coffee and biscuits

16.00 - 16.30       Artist Presentation: Monica de Miranda

16.30 - 17.30        Panel discussion David Dibosa, Dinu Li, Monica  Miranda, chaired by Paul Goodwin

Tate Britain  Manton Studio
£20 (£15 concessions), booking required
Price includes entry to the exhibition
and refreshments.

    

This event is related to the The Lure of the East: British Orientalist Painting exhibition