Painting and Performance
Keynote given at Painting in the Expanded Field; a symposium
Keynote presentations from: Dr Sarah Kate Wilson and Prof. Craig Staff, organised by Dr Donal Moloney at MTU Crawford College of Art and Design.
Twenty years since the publication of Gustavo Fares’ influential essay ‘Painting in the Expanded Field’, the definition of what might constitute a painting has undergone significant developments However, in recent years, there has been a significant return to stretching the definition of painting through the central role it appears to play in many contemporary artistic practices. Join us for this one day symposium with presentations from 12 artists and writers exploring the artistic, historical, theoretical and societal contexts and debates that underlie ‘Painting in the Expanded Field’ in all its various guises.
Speakers included; Prof. Alistair Payne, Dr. Susan Connolly, Dr. Donal Moloney, Prof. Andrew Bick, Dr. Majella Clancy, Dr. Cate Smith, Fiona Stirling, Mark O'Kelly, Rose Davey and John Slyce.