Saturday 6 February 2010, 10.30–17.30
Speaking Out
The Spoken Word in Artistic Practice
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This symposium focuses on the use of the spoken word in artistic practice and its manifestations in sonic and audiovisual art works. Taking the lead from the recently published anthology of works Playing with Words: The Spoken Word in Artistic Practice, this event encompasses performances, talks and conversations by artists and researchers who employ spoken words as their material and inspiration.
Contributors include Tomomi Adachi, Caroline Bergvall, Dani Gal, Brandon LaBelle, Cathy Lane, Oswaldo Macià, Nye Parry, Inua 'Phaze' Ellams, Imogen Stidworthy, David Toop and Trevor Wishart. For a timetable and brief speaker and performer biographies download the Speaking Out programme.
In collaboration with CRISAP, Creative Research into Sound Art Practice, London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
Tate Modern
Starr Auditorium
£25 (£15 concessions), booking recommended
£25 (£15 concessions), booking recommended
