Monash University Museum of Art [MUMA] and Monash Art, Design and Architecture [MADA] are pleased to co-present in partnership with the Research Unit in Public Cultures [RUPC] and the School of Culture and Communications at the University of Melbourne, a keynote lecture by Charles Esche, Director, the Van Abbemuseum, the Netherlands.

This lecture will be introduced by Charlotte Day, Director MUMA, and followed by a discussion and Q&A with Charles Esche convened by Nikos Papastergiadis, Professor, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne.

For almost two decades, Charles Esche has been a protagonist in reshaping the curatorial landscape. His work as a director of important European institutions, curator of major biennials and both writer and publisher of critical texts have sought to investigate the role of art as a catalyst for social change and the societal or political contexts in which art comes to be made public. His commitment to different forms of pedagogy and experimental institutional models has profoundly influenced exhibition practices today. For more information about Charles Esche and this lecture, please visit our website.

Date: Friday 22nd May, 6:30-8pm
Venue: Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, Level 1, 168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Free but bookings essential: muma.rsvp@monash.edu or 03 9905 4217

Website: http://www.monash.edu/muma/events/2015/charles-esche.html
This lecture has been supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council its arts funding and advisory body.