The first in a new series of Trust me, I'm an Artist performances, Martin O'Brien shows his work.
In this new durational performance, commissioned by The Arts Catalyst, O'Brien turns his attention to the fear of contamination associated with the sick body. In doing so, he highlights recent acute public anxiety around the risk of infection and the surge in depictions of the zombie in popular culture.
O’Brien’s performance will be followed by a discussion with a specially convened ethics committee of Dr Karen Lowton (Department of Sociology, University of Sussex), Dr Gianna Bouchard (Department of Music and Performing Arts, Anglia Ruskin University), and Lois Keiden (Director, Live Art Development Agency), chaired by Professor Bobbie Farsides (Brighton and Sussex Medical School).
Programme Sat. 18 April 2015
- 3-6 pm Performance by Martin O'Brien
- 7-8.30 pm Panel discussion and Q&A
The White Building
Unit 7, Queen's Yard
White Post Lane
London E9 5EN
UK
