Daneyal Mahmood Gallery presents “Science, Fiction and Visual Art,” from December 10th

Justine Cooper, X-ray Room, c-print, 2009
Daneyal Mahmood Gallery is pleased to present “Science, Fiction and Visual Art,” a compact three-day free public program of lively talks and presentations for members of the public, students, emerging artists, critics and curators to coincide with Justine Cooper’s solo exhibition “Living in Sim,” currently on view at Daneyal Mahmood Gallery until 31 December 2009: www.daneyalmahmood.com

The program is curated by Sara Raza (London based independent curator, writer and co-editor ArtAsiaPacific Magazine) and will run from December 10-12.

Program Schedule
Session 1: Thursday, December 10, 2009

Justine Cooper Artist’s Talk: 6:30-7:30 ­
Location: Daneyal Mahmood Gallery

Open to the Public

Justine Cooper is best known for her intelligent and witty approach to investigating the relationship between the visual arts, contemporary sciences, medicine and public space and time. Her practice has probed the order and classification of science and human interaction by exploring issues of medical consumerism, social dispensing and dependency and the power dynamics that reside between medical institutions and the public. On the occasion of her current exhibition “Living in Sim,” Cooper talks about her intriguing new exhibition with Sara Raza.

Session 2: Friday, December 11, 2009 2:00-3:30 (Exhibition walk through and panel discussion)

Science, Fiction and the Visual Arts Study Day
Location: Daneyal Mahmood Gallery

This study day designed for university/college level students and emerging artists explores the relationship between science, fiction and the visual arts, starting with a welcome and walk through of the exhibition “Living in Sim,” with artist Justine Cooper. The afternoon will continue with a panel discussion and Q&A exploring art and science crossovers, collaborations and commissions in museums, public spaces initiated by artists, curators, magazines and alternative art platforms. Speakers include, Justine Cooper, Kathy Battista, Director, Contemporary Art, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York, D. Graham Burnett, Professor of History at Princeton University and Jonah Brucker-Cohen, Artist, Researcher and Assistant Professor at NYU in a session chaired by Sara Raza.

To express interest in attending please email info@daneyalmahmood.com with “study day” in the subject box.

Session 3: Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:30-3:30

Where I Work: In the Studio With Justine Cooper
Location: Offsite

In a special joint event with ArtAsiaPacific Magazine (AAP) Australian artist Justine Cooper opens the doors to her Brooklyn studio for a candid talk about her practice over the last decade; and discusses the role of the artist’s studio as a laboratory for artistic production and spectacle with Eyebeam’s Executive Director Amanda McDonald Crowley.
*** This event is designed for art professionals only and is strictly RSVP due to limited capacity so please email your interest in attending to info@daneyalmahmood.com with “studio visit” in the subject box.

Curator’s Bio
Sara Raza is a London based independent curator, writer and co-editor for ArtAsiaPacific Magazine. A former curator of public programmes at Tate Modern. Previously, she was the recipient of a curatorial award at the South London Gallery and worked as an independent curator and associate editor at the Haus der Kultern der Welt, Berlin. She has published extensively and has lectured, curated exhibitions and organized public programs internationally. Sara is a post-graduate with a Masters in Art History and Theory (20th Century) from Goldsmiths College, University of London and holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and History of Art also from Goldsmiths.