Through Post-Atomic Eyes brings together an interdisciplinary group of artists and scholars to explore the complex legacy of the atomic age in contemporary art and culture. In what ways do photography and other lens-based art practices shed light on this legacy in the 21st century, and how has atomic culture shaped contemporary intersections of photography, nuclear industries, and military techno-cultures? Join us as we explore some of the most urgent issues of our time, from climate change and the Anthropocene to surveillance culture and the advent of drone warfare, through a post-atomic lens.
Schedule of Events
Through Post-Atomic Eyes runs from October 23 to 25, 2015. Please consult the Speakers - http://www.postatomiceyes.net/?page_id=9 page for a list of presenters, the Registration page for registration instructions, and the Venues - http://www.postatomiceyes.net/?page_id=18 page for addresses and directions.
A full programme will be available in September.
Friday 23 October
- 8:30 – 9:15 Continental breakfast
- 9:15 – 13:00 Session I: Nuclear Optics
- 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
- 14:30 – 18:30 Session II: Atomic Time
Saturday 24 October
- 9:15 – 13:00 Session III: In the Wake of Fukushima
- 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
- 14:30 – 18:30 Session IV: War’s Post-Atomic Landscapes
- 18:30 – 20:30 Reception in Alumni Hall
Sunday 25 October
- 10:30 – 12:30 Graduate workshop, Lambert Lounge, OCAD University
14:00 – 15:30 A special screening of atomic-related avant-garde films at the AGO’s Jackman Hall will conclude the symposium. Details soon!
Registration
The symposium is free and open to the public. Please register in advance for each day you plan to attend, in order to ensure adequate seating and refreshments.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/through-post-atomic-eyes-tickets-17911055449
http://www.postatomiceyes.net/