A panel of Scottish artists will share their first hand experiences of Beuys’ exhibitions, actions and lectures in Edinburgh between 1970 and 1981 and consider the impact Beuys had on their art. Were you there too? Please come and share your story! For everyone, this is a unique opportunity to hear an aural account of some remarkable episodes in Edinburgh’s cultural history.
Moderated by Pat Fisher, Principal Curator, Talbot Rice Gallery. In 1974, Pat was a student at the Edinburgh College of Art and attended Beuys’s action Three Pots for the Poorhouse.
Panellists:
Rhea Thönges-Stringaris. German-Greek art historian. Rhea was an organiser of the ‘Documenta’ exhibitions and worked with Beuys in Kassel in the 1970s, on the German Movement for Direct Democracy, the Free International University, the Green party, and the 7000 Oaks initiative.
Richard Demarco. Former owner of the Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh. Richard was instrumental in bringing Beuys to Edinburgh on several occasions between 1970 and 1981.
Gareth Fisher. Emeritus Professor of Sculpture, University of Dundee. Gareth was a student at Edinburgh College of Art in 1970, when Strategy: Get Arts took place.
Alexander Hamilton. Artist, based in Edinburgh. In 1970, Alex was a student and helper at Strategy: Get Arts.
Bill Hare. Honorary Teaching Fellow in History of Art at The University of Edinburgh. Bill was present at Strategy: Get Arts.
Glen Onwin. Artist and Emeritus Professor of Edinburgh College of Art. Glen attended the Three Pots for the Poorhouse action and the discussion between Beuys and Buckminster Fuller at the Black and White Oil Conference, both in 1974.
Organised by the
University of Edinburgh,
Edinburgh College of Art in association with the
National Galleries of Scotland,
Gallery of Modern Art and supported by the Goethe-Institut.
This discussion compliments the
Symposium 'An Expanded Concept of Art: New Perspectives on Joseph Beuys' on Saturday 15 October 2016 at Edinburgh College of Art.
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