The topic of Hedwig Fijen’s talk is the concept of the Manifesta, with the presentation of the previous editions of this important European biennial exhibition, as well as introducing the concept, program, and development of the forthcoming “Manifesto 14 – Western Balkans”. Hedwig Fijen (Netherlands) is the founder and director of the European Nomad Biennale for Contemporary Art – Manifesta.
Video recording: 1:15:46
In his lecture, Saul Newman talks about the possibility of critical art to open a new kind of public political space. In doing so, he focuses on some of the philosophical ideas that underpin this new relationship between art and politics, namely anarchism or what Newman calls “post-anarchism,” which implies anti-authoritarian politics and ethics. Saul Newman is a Professor of Political Theory at Goldsmiths University in London, UK. His work focuses on contemporary forms of radical politics.
Video recording: 1:13:27
Political Timing Specific is a term coined by Tania Bruguera to define a type of art created to exist at a specific political moment, giving the artwork potential political and social impact. As it is not enough anymore to make art as a posteriori reaction or comment, it is time to make art for the not-yet and the yet-to-come.
Sound recording: 1:22:00
