KOSMICA x Astroculture

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Each KOSMICA session is unique: bringing together the cosmically curious and culturally quirky space community for a social mix of art—space programmes - a film screening, performance or live concert with a short presentation, talk and debate about alternative and cultural uses of space. KOSMICA x Astroculture - A night of performance and conversations with Kapwani Kiwanga and Dr Nick Campion. Alexander CT Geppert describes Astroculture as a cultural history of outer space and extra-terrestrial life in the twentieth-century imagination. KOSMICA x Astroculture takes this as a point of departure, focusing on artistic practice centred on the cultural understanding of outer space. This research area brings together space enthusiasts who have wide-ranging interests that include performance, cosmology, Afrofuturism, science fiction literature, mythology and philosophy. Schedule 6.30 Doors and bar opens and audience takes seat for performance 7pm Kapwani Kiwanga's performance commences without introduction 7.45pm Introduction 8pm Screening of Sun Ra Repatriation film (excerpt 15 mins) 8.15 - 8.45pm A conversation between Kapwani Kiwanga and Nick Campion 8.45 - 10pm Drinks and music playlist featuring galactic, space age influenced music This KOSMICA event is guest curated by Jareh Das. Further details on the event and to book a place (£3) visit: