Event
Live Art Evening
29 Mar 2017
New River Studios
London, United Kingdom
Talk
Symposium: A Brew of Art/ Science/ Philosophy
26 Mar 2017
Event times
19:00 - 22:00
Cost of entry
£7
Address
- Unit 4
- 199 Eade Road
- London
United Kingdom - N4 1DN
- United Kingdom
Event map
Symposium: A Brew of Art/ Science/ Philosophy will bring you through a journey of talks diving into sensations and perceptions. Beginning with a talk by Neuroscientist Carles Bosch, followed by Philosopher Jack Davis, ending with movement artist Amy Toner whose inspirations are taste and scents.
About
The speakers:
Carles Bosch
Holding a PhD in Biomedicine, Carles specialised in neuroscience and in the use of different levels of microscopy. His current research focuses in assessing the wiring of neural circuits for smell recognition.
Jack Davis
Currently a PhD student of philosophy at UCL, Jack focuses on the philosophy of art.
Amy Toner
Amy Toner is currently undertaking her Master’s Degree at the London School of Contemporary Dance. As a maker of contemporary performance she situates her practices in the realms of contemporary dance, live performance and installations. She composes experiences in collaboration with the senses, in particular the ‘lower’ senses of smell and taste.
