Time: | Mar 7, 2024 (UTC+0) ENDED |
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Location: | Hunter Lecture Theatre O.17 |
Join the upcoming installment of the History of Art Research Seminar Series, chaired by Professor Patricia Allmer, featuring Dr. Natalie Adamson as the guest speaker. Dr. Adamson, a Professor in the School of Art History at the University of St Andrews, will deliver a captivating talk titled "Imprisoned by Time: Abstract Painting and Temporality in the Work of Pierre Soulages." This hybrid lecture will take place on March 7, 2024, at the Hunter Lecture Theatre O.17 in Edinburgh. You can choose to attend either in person or online by booking your ticket in advance. Following your booking, you will receive further details on how to access the lecture. After the talk, a drinks reception will be held in the Higgitt Gallery, providing an opportunity for further discussion and networking. Dr. Adamson's presentation will explore the profound influence of time on Pierre Soulages's abstract paintings throughout his long artistic career. By examining the ideas of renowned philosophers and thinkers such as Hannah Arendt, Gaston Bachelard, and Roland Barthes, Dr. Adamson will shed light on the concepts of historical time, the present tense, rhythm, and the relationship between artistic practice and time. Don't miss this insightful seminar that delves deep into the intersection of art and temporality.