Richmond: 2010 Lulu Series Announced
Since 2003, the Lulu Series has presented regional, national and international speakers including acclaimed artists, architects, urban planners and other cultural leaders. From urban planning and place-making, to art as community development and urban revitalization, the relationship between art and our urban environment is always a rich and lively topic.
This year, we are delighted to partner with the Vancouver Biennale to present two of the three speakers in our 2010 Lulu Series: Art in the City line-up, which is as follows:
Thursday, March 25: Barbara Luecke (Seattle, WA) manager of the Sound Transit Art Program will discuss a new program whereby the signature work of 30 artists has been incorporated into Sound Transit’s new light rail line from downtown Seattle to SeaTac International Airport. Preceding her talk will be a short performance by former Canadian and Vancouver SLAM poetry champion, Brendan McLeod.
Thursday, April 15: Dennis Oppenheim (New York City, NY) the famed and influential artist and sculptor behind the 2005-2007 Vancouver Biennale installation, Device to Root Out Evil (aka, “the upside down church”) will discuss his most recent work. Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Biennale, Oppenheim’s circular Arriving Home is currently located at YVR International Airport arrivals terminal. Preceding his talk will be a short performance by Mint Records recording artist, Kellarissa.
Thursday, May 20: Hema Upadhyay (Mumbai, India) will introduce the audience to her works that address the urban issues of migration and displacement drawing on her surroundings and personal history. Presented with the Vancouver Biennale, she will also create Loco-Foco-Motto at the Aberdeen Centre, a series of elaborate chandeliers made out of unused wooden matchsticks which will remain through 2011. She is also one of five artists included in the Richmond Arts Gallery’s spring exhibit, In Transition: New Art from India. Preceding her talk will be a short performance by acclaimed folk/rock singer-songwriter Babe Gurr.
All events will be held at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers, 6911 No. 3 Road, from 7:00‑9:30 p.m. They are free to the public and seating is limited. Please RSVP at lulu@richmond.ca
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