Eliasson tonight; SLU this weekend
March 30th, 2006As I wrote in my last post, tonight the Pulitzer will be hosting a roundtable discussion with Olafur Eliasson. I’ve heard a few of the topics that will be discussed, and thought I’d share a couple as a teaser:
Eliasson will discuss his reaction to the Pulitzer’s installation, Minimalism and Beyond, and whether he would place his work in this category of “beyond”. He will also talk about his own position (whether positive or negative) on the legacy of Minimalism.
Other topics covered by the panelists will be how visitors physically relate to artwork, and if physical interaction is a key issue for Eliasson.
If you’re interested in hearing further discussion on the above topics and more, call 314-935-9347 and come to tonight’s lecture.
Additionally, this Saturday from 4:30-6:30pm is “The Pulitzer by SLU”. I wrote about the event a few posts ago, and Amy wrote about the collaboration with Saint Louis University students here. Student docents from SLU will be throughout the galleries to discuss the exhibition with visitors. Those with a SLU ID also have a chance to win packages from local institutions. We’re hoping this will encourage further exploration, not only of the Pulitzer, but also of our neighborhood. Our next student event “After Hours at the Pulitzer” will be on Thursday, April 13th, and students from throughout the St. Louis area are invited to attend. More info to come.
