De-Figuring The Body with Paul Noble, Chloe Piene & Aura Satz

About

Bellmer used drawing to take a journey through the body, to investigate how sensations in one part of the body could be felt in another, and how everything in its orbit has a part to play in the life of the imagination. In disrupting the unity of the body, Bellmer challenged societal structures of power, an imperative taken up by Noble, Piene and Satz, who will talk about their first encounters with Bellmer and the very different directions in which they have taken his ideas. The discussion, led by exhibition co-curator Kate Macfarlane, will look at the use of drawing to represent the body, or parts of the body, and at the same time to de-figure it – to think of it in terms of vibrations and pulses, allied to the spirit of animals. The artists will discuss their interests in alternative, feminist histories that challenge the symbolic order, including the role of women in the development of electronic music, our relationship with animals and with weapons, and the use of public sculpture to placate rather than to question.

This discussion will be broadcast live on Zoom 6 - 7:30pm GMT, Thursday 21st October, with live subtitles provided by Stagetext.