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Published 10th Sep 2012

To tie in with mima’s current exhibitions mima is hosting a series of informative & engaging talks.

Enjoy two talks by popular art historian, journalist and freelance lecturer Dr Gail-Nina Anderson and an artist talk by Julian Stair.

Dr Anderson is a visiting lecturer at the University of Sunderland Centre for Lifelong Learning specialising in Art History, English Literature and Film Studies. She has spoken previously at the Laing, mima, the DLI, the Lit and Phil and many other institutions around the UK.

The Human Body, Death and the Vessel in Art

Taking the theme of Julian Stair’s exhibition, Quietus: The vessel, death and the human body, Dr Anderson will talk about the human body, death and the vessel in art through the ages.
Saturday 15 September, 12.30pm

The Home in Art

Dr Anderson will discuss the subject of the home in art, taking inspiration from the exhibition, Life, death and home in between: works from mima collection (at mima until 23 November).
Saturday 22 September, 12.30pm

As part of mima’s series of artist talks, ceramicist Julian Stair will talk about his exhibition, Quietus: The vessel, death and the human body (at mima until 25 November).

Artist talk: Julian Stair - CANCELLED

Join acclaimed artist and potter Julian Stair in a discussion about the work in his current exhibition, Julian Stair Quietus: The vessel, death and the human body.
Saturday 29 September, 12.30pm

Update: Julian Stair is unable to make the talk this Saturday due to illness. Everyone at mima hopes he feels better soon! The talk will be rescheduled when Julian’s feeling better and we will let you know the new date as soon possible.

Further information

See http://www.visitmima.com for additional information. Places are FREE but booking is essential for all talks. Call mima reception on +44 (0)1642 726 720 during gallery opening hours or email mimabookings@middlesbrough.gov.uk

caption: Julian Stair by Jan Baldwin

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