Whitechapel Gallery Talks and Events October
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Talks and Events
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 Talk & Book Launch: Art on the Underground
Wednesday 3 October, 7pm
Evolutionary biologist and author ofWired for Culture Mark Pageldiscusses language, communication and exchange on the London tube.
More |  Talk: Matt Stokes
Thursday 4 October, 7pm
The artist talks about his new film with special guests.
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|  Prix Pictet Conversations on Photography
Sunday 7 October, 3pmWith art historian and criticMichael Fried, Photography Critic for The Financial TimesFrancis Hodgson, sustainability expert Leo Johnson and artistJohn Riddy.
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 October: Seminar on Art Writing
Tuesday 9 October, 3pmPresenting and debating contemporary issues in
art writing with staff and
students from Goldsmiths MFA Art Writing course and invited guest speakers. The first
session features artist Mel Bochner.More
|  Talk: Gwen Allen on Artists’ Magazines
Wednesday 10 October, 7pmArt Historian Gwen Allen
surveys the history of the artist’s magazine – from radical publications of the 60s and 70s
to DIY zine culture, that challenged the conventions of mainstream media.
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|  In Conversation: Mel Bochner and Achim Borchardt-Hume
Friday 12 October, 3pm
The artist discusses his work with the Gallery’s Chief Curator.
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 Thursday 18 October, 7pm
Discussion: The Real World: Artist as Researcher
Exploring the role of specialist and generalist research in contemporary artists’ work. Chaired by Nick Kaplony with guests.
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Walking Tour: Resting Places
Archivist Gary Haines traces the history of Lascars, sailors from the Indian Subcontinent who settled in east London.
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|  Thursday 25 October, 7pm
To Make a Tree: Gustav MetzgerA new series of artist-led talks addressing the expanded significance of the tree in contemporary art.
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