Seedscapes Symposium

Impressions Gallery

Why do seeds matter? How can artists and scientists work together? How might photographs catalyse change? 

Join artists Dornith Doherty, Sant Khalsa, Chrystel Lebas, Heidi Morstang, and Liz Orton, as well as guest speakers Simran Sethi and Miranda Lowe, for an international online symposium of presentations and discussions inspired by our exhibition <a href="https://www.impressions-gallery.com/event/seedscapes-future-proofing-nature/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Seedscapes: Future-Proofing Nature</a>. The event is chaired by Seedscapes curator Emeritus Professor Liz Wells, Impressions Director Anne McNeill, and Head of Programme Dr Pippa Oldfield. The Seedscapes Symposium is supported by <a href="https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.</a>ProgrammePrior to the event, we recommend you explore the <a href="https://www.impressions-gallery.com/event/virtual-exhibition-seedscapes/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Seedscapes Virtual Exhibition</a>.2.00pm Introduction2.00pm Welcome from Dr Pippa Oldfield, Head of Programme, Impressions Gallery.2.05pm Short film: Curator Liz Wells introduces Seedscapes.2.15pm Why do seeds matter? The case for action: Simran Sethi, journalist and writer.2.30pm Panel 1: Re-activating archivesFacilitator: Anne McNeill, Director, Impressions Gallery2.30pm Chrystel Lebas, artist2.45pm Liz Orton, artist3.00pm Miranda Lowe, Curator, Natural History Museum3.15pm Questions3.30pm Coffee break4.00pm Panel 2: Seeding changeFacilitator: Liz Wells, curator of Seedscapes4.00pm Heidi Morstang, artist4.15pm Dornith Doherty, artist4.30pm Sant Khalsa, artist4.45pm Questions5.00pm ForumChaired by Pippa Oldfield, Impressions Gallery5.30pm CloseBooking essential:  Pay as you feel £3, £6, £12 or what you can afford . Free tickets are available for those who would otherwise not be able to attend.Seedscapes: Future-Proofing Nature is an Impressions Gallery touring exhibition curated by Liz Wells in association with <a href="https://eastayrshireleisure.com/venue/the-dick-institute/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Dick Institute </a>and <a href="https://www.rammuseum.org.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Royal Albert Memorial Museum &amp; Art Gallery</a>. With thanks to <a href="https://spectrumphoto.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Spectrum Photographic</a> and the <a href="https://www.norway.no/en/uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Norwegian Embassy</a>. The Seedscapes Symposium is supported by <a href="https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.</a>Image: Husk Corn From the series Archiving Eden (2008-2017) © Dornith Doherty

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