Last Wednesday (10 June) I flew out to Denmark to attend a
European Doctoral Seminar in Culture, Criticism and Creativity to present a paper about my research. I had a quick walk around Copenhagen, and looked into very enticing shops, and of course, some kind of fishy local food.
As there was a huge medical conference happening in Copenhagen, our seminar was shifted out to the countryside. I took a train and a bus out there to a
conference centre near to Kulhuse. As I was arrived day before everyone else, it meant that I had a free evening to look at the fjord, and a free morning to walk around the tree-lined lanes to holiday homes, thatched houses, ancient burial sites and seaside huts.
Back to the work, and there were several great papers and lots of great conversation. I presented on ‘new institutional’ practices, and talked about how I am negotiating the practicalities of my research. I used some examples from recent artistic and curatorial work that have really interested me, including WHW’s curatorial approach for this year’s Istanbul Biennial (and especially their
press conference as performance), and the New Museum's
Night School (Anton Vidokle’s artist project as temporary school).
Looking forward to keeping in touch with contacts made there.
Then, it was great to return to the North East for a day of fun, to celebrate with Beth, and to see so many great friends. Byker Wall (many thanks to Jude), Turkish baths, The Cumberland Arms, and Café Royal (with fellow luncher Ele) – my favourite bits of Newcastle.
