€10 admission, booking essential via link here

Join us for this day-long Eye Witness symposium which examines the role of  the artist as witness in society and the significance of art and culture as defenders of human rights. The symposium is organised in association with our exhibition Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion.

The symposium brings together leading voices on wide ranging issues relating to Human Right with contributions from artists Lawrence Abu Hamden and Giath Taha; also Professor of Education Aislinn O’Donnell; a ‘forensic jeweller’ Dr. Maria Maclennan;  strategic communications expert Suha Nabhan and archaeologist Dr. Isber Sabrine.

Introduced by co –curators of ‘La Grande Illusion’, Barbara Dawson and Michael Dempsey, the symposium is chaired by curator and writer, Professor Declan McGonagle. 

€10, booking essential.

Schedule:
9.45am Tea and Coffee served
10.20am Welcome by co-curators Director Barbara Dawson and Head of Exhibitions Michael Dempsey.
10.30am Aislinn O’Donnell: The Ethics of Witnessing – Philosophical Perspectives
11.10am Dr Maria MacLennan: Identifying the Displaced – Resurrecting Migrant Voices through Visual and Narrative Approaches
11.50am Dr Isber Sabrine: Heritage in Conflict – Eyewitness Accounts and Protection Strategies
12.45pm Q+A, facilitated by chair Declan McGonagle. Speakers joined by artist Brian Maguire and co-curators Director Barbara Dawson and Head of Exhibitions Michael Dempsey.
1.30pm LUNCH (lunch not included)
2.30pm Lawrence Abu Hamden (online): Ear Witness
3.20pm Giath Taha: The Aesthetics of Ambiguity
4pm Suha Nabhan: Reclaim Our Stories: Art, Migration, and the Power of Narrative
4.40pm Q+A, facilitated by chair Declan McGonagle. Speakers joined by artist Brian Maguire and co-curators Director Barbara Dawson and Head of Exhibitions Michael Dempsey.
5.15pm Ends

€10 admission, booking essential via link here