Whitechapel Gallery - What's On at Whitechapel Gallery: November Talks & Events

Talks & Events  November

Highlights Film London Jarman Award 2017 Weekend Sat 18 & Sun 19 Nov, 1-6pm | £5 'The shortlist for the experimental film-making award, now in its 10th year, covers global warming, hyperventilation and the way we grieve through social media'. The Guardian, 2017. The six artists nominated for the 2017 Jarman Award – Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Marianna Simnett, Oreet Ashery, Adham Faramawy, Melanie Manchot and Charlotte Prodger – present a two-day programme of discussions, screenings and storytelling.  Book Now Gerrard O’Carroll Memorial Lecture Jane and Louise Wilson Thu 9 Nov, 7pm | £9.50/7.50 concs Acclaimed artists Jane and Louise Wilson reflect on their extraordinary career for this annual lecture, with a focus on their longstanding interest in the technology and architecture of conflict. Book Now Film Molloy and Lawlor: Further Beyond Thu 16 Nov, 7pm | £9.50/ 7.50 concs A witty, moving study of identity and belonging. Join us for a special screening of the outstanding 2016 essay film by artist film-makers Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor. Book Now Talk   The Doubting Colloquy Thu 23 Nov, 7pm | £5/3.50 concs Short talks, readings and performances presented by a range of contributors on the theme doubt, in an event convened by artist Sally O’Reilly. Hear their thoughts on uncertainty, climate change science, philosophies of time, psychoanalysis and ecofeminism. Book Now Film Story Telling for Earthly Survival Thu 30 Nov, 7pm | £9.50/7.50 concs A striking and unconventional portrait of Donna Haraway, whose theories of trans-species feminism propose an alternative way of engaging with our planet. Followed by a Q&A with director Fabrizio Terranova. Book Now Coming up December Tuning Earths Fri 1 Dec, 11.30-6pm | £15/12.50 concs Bringing together practices of citizen participation, environmental politics and computation, this symposium explores how new technologies can both enhance and unsettle our relationship to the earth. Book Now