SYMPOSION
Symposion presents encomiums in praise of love by symposiasts Clementine Deliss,Karl Holmqvist, Jiri Kovanda, Maria Lindberg, Christian Raetsch, Emily Roysdon, Rasha Salti, Ruti Sela, Jan Verwoert and Plato, symposiarched by Boris Ondreička, tranzit.sk
Symposion is the title of one of the most fundamental texts in the history of philosophy written by Plato, but also describes a form of discursive gathering, which was an important social institution in Ancient Greece.
Plato’s Symposion (385-380 BC) “concerns itself at one level with the genesis, purpose and nature of love. Love is examined in a sequence of speeches by men attending a symposium, or drinking party. Each man must deliver an encomium, a speech in praise of Love (Eros)”.
Boris Ondreička has invited artists, theorists and musicians to deliver an encomium, a speech in praise of Love, in a format or medium which best suits his/her practice. Over two days, these encomiums will be delivered to an audience and collectively discussed in the context of special stage-set which is produced as a result of collective creativity.
SYMPOSION IS A PERFORMATIVE DISCOURSE OF RADICAL SUBJECTIVITIES.
SYMPOSION IS AN ADORATION OF LOVE AT THE END OF THE DAY.
Saturday 22 October 2011
Presentations by:
Clementine Deliss, Karl Holmqvist, Jiri Kovanda, Maria Lindberg, Christian Raetsch, Rasha Salti, Ruti Sela + Jan Verwoert
7pm – 1am
The Studio at Fairbridge
79 Warwick Street,
Digbeth
Birmingham, B12 0NH
FREE event, no need to book
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Plus
2pm Friday 21 October 2011
Emily Roysdon will give a public lecture about her practice
School of Art,
BIAD, BCU
Margaret Street,
Birmingham, B3 3BX
FREE event, no need to book