Edward James in Mexico: History, Context, Legacy
One-day Symposium - The Old Library, Saturday 24 October 2015, 9.30am-5pm.This event will consider the impact of Mexico upon the life and work of West Dean College founder, Edward James, from his earliest visits to the country in 1944, until his death forty years later. Papers from a variety of guest speakers will address a range of subjects, including the creation and impact of 'Las Pozas', Xilitla, to James's enduring friendships with other artists associated with Mexico, such as Leonora Carrington. The event will also consider activities preceding James's presence in Mexico, proposing precursors and associations for his later work. A unique publication relating to the theme of the event will be launched after the symposium. Programme09:00-09:30 Welcome & Registration09:30-09:40 Introduction by Francine Norris (Director of Education, West Dean College)Panel 109:40-10:10 Umberto Bellardi Ricci (Architectural Association School of Architecture)
'What we can learn from Edward James: Experimentations in Mexico in the 21st century'10:10-10:30 Ingrid Gonzalez (University of Sussex)
'Photographs of Los Pozas: Edward James's Vision'10:30-11:00 George Charman (Artist)
'Artichoke House'11:00-11:20 Panel 1 Discussion and Q&A11:20-11:30 BreakKeynote 111:30-12:30 Mathew Holmes (Director of Las Pozas, Xilitla) including Q&A12:30-13:30 LunchPanel 213:30-14:00 Dr. David Stent (West Dean College)
'Polyhedra and the Architecture of Edward James'14:00-14:20 Conservation of Books and Library Materials (West Dean College)
'Footprints to Mexico'14:20-15:00 Dr. Joanna Pawlik (University of Sussex)
'From snob to S.NOB: Edward James turns fifty in Mexico'15:00-15:30 Panel 2 Discussion and Q&A15:30-15:45 BreakKeynote 215:45-16:45 Francesco Manacorda (Artistic Director of Tate Liverpool) and Joanna Moorhead (Journalist and Author)
In Conversation + Q&AThis event is free but booking is essential. For more details, please contact: [email protected]
