Theatrical Fields does not entail a single, linear narrative. It can be approached from various perspectives; each entry point sheds new light on the artworks and curatorial framework. The public programme for Theatrical Fields was conceived as a way to explore the exhibition from different angles and disciplines. Various researchers, artists and curators whose areas of interests span from gender studies to political science have been invited to respond to the show in a series of exhibition tours, lectures and a symposium.

Admission is free to all the events.  

SYMPOSIUM

Theatrical Fields / Critical strategies in performance, film and video

A one-day of presentations on theatricality as artistic and curatorial methodology.

Sat 23 August 10.30 am – 4.00 pm

The symposium takes place at TheatreWorks, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, 239007

10.30 am Welcome Note, Ute Meta Bauer (CCA Founding Director)

10.40 – 11.00 am Introduction to Theatrical Fields, Anca Rujoiu (CCA Curator, Exhibitions)

11.00 – 12.00 am Roundtable discussion, Eva Meyer and Eran Schaerf, Artists in conversation with Ute Meta Bauer and Katarina Pierre, Director Bildmuseet

Moderator: Ong Keng Sen, Festival Director of Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)

12.00 – 1.00 Lunch Break

1.00 – 2.00 pm Keynote, Timothy Murray, Professor of Comparative Literature and English at Cornell University

2.15 – 3.15 pm Life or Theater? Events so far… Keynote, Eva Meyer, Artist, Writer and Filmmaker

3.30 – 4.00 pm Q+A

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PUBLIC EVENTS

Fri 29 August 7.30 – 9.00 pm Lecture by Ming Wong, Artist

Fri 5 September 7.30 – 9.00 pm Exhibition Tour with Miguel Escobar, Theatre Researcher

Fri 12 September 7.30 – 9.00 pm Exhibition Tour with Petrus Liu, Associate Professor for Humanities at Yale-NUS College, Singapore

Fri 26 September 7.30 – 9.00 pm Artist’s Talk by Judith Barry, Artist

Fri 10 October 7.30 – 9.00 pm Exhibition Tour with Stefano Harney and Tonika Sealy, Ground Provisions Collective

Fri 24 October 7.00 – 8.30 pm Artist’s Talk* by Isaac Julien, Artist

*This lecture takes place at School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA)

Sat 25 October 11.00 – 1.00 pm Special Brunch and Screening Session with Isaac Julien, Artist and Mark Nash, Curator

Fri 31 October 7.30 – 9.00 pm Exhibition Tour with Hendrik Folkerts, Curator, Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam 

October (TBC) Lecture by Chantal Pontbriand, Curator and Art Critic

With special thanks to TheatreWorks and School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA)