9-11 September 2010
Presented by: College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand (NSW Chapter) & the Art Gallery of New South Wales
Key speakers: Barbara Larson, University of West Florida; Phillip Prodger, Peabody Essex Museum Massachusetts; Barbara Creed, University of Melbourne
On the origin of speciesCharles Darwin and the art of evolutionWith the aid of painters, printers and photographers, the conference will investigate Darwin’s research into the expression of emotion shared by humans and animals, particularly simians. It will also consider the legacy of Darwin’s ideas for Australian contemporary artists.
The conference will be launched with a performed reading of Justin Fleming’s provocative new play, Origin, directed by Wayne Harrison and presented by the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)