The Critical Writing in Art & Design programme at the Royal College of Art is pleased to announce the first conference on the work of the American writer Chris Kraus, to take place in London on 13–14 March 2013. Alongside presentations of new interpretations of Kraus’s work, the conference will include a reading by the author of some of her writings, an on-stage interview and screening of her films.
15.00-17.00
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Screening of selected films by Chris Kraus |
19.00-20.30
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Chris Kraus in conversation with Nina Power and Travis Jeppesen |
The conference is open to all. Tickets (to cover the costs of refreshments and lunch on 13 March) are £25/£15 and can be booked here
http://worldpay.rca.ac.uk/aliensandanorexia
The conference abstracts will be available for download from this page soon.
The conference will take place in the Lecture Theatre, Dyson Building, Royal College of Art, 1 Hester Road, London SW11 4AN
Chris Kraus is also planning to screen two films in conjunction with her recent publication Kelly Lake Store and Other Stories as well as some short films by Ruth Novaczek. You can find more information about the event here.
Buses
From Victoria Station: 170 to Battersea Bridge; from South Kensington: 49 & 345 to Parkgate Road; from Green Park or Sloane Square: 19 & 319 to Battersea Bridge
For other conference-related queries please email cwad@rca.ac.uk