Michaelmas Term 2014

LSE Arts Public Lecture

Art and Politics Now

Date: Monday 13 October 2014

Time: 6.30-8pm

Venue: Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building

Speaker: Dr Anthony Downey

Chair: Professor Paul Kelly

Since the turn of the 21st century, contemporary artists have increasingly engaged with some of the most pressing issues facing our world, from globalisation, migration and citizenship to conflict, terrorism and social activism. In this talk, Dr Anthony Downey explores the implications of this development, for both art and politics alike.

LSE Arts and Médecins Sans Frontières public discussion

Afghanistan: the transition

Date: Thursday 30 October 2014

Time: 6.30-8pm

Venue: New Theatre, East Building

Speakers: Renzo Frike, Dr Stuart Gordon, Emma Graham-Harrison

This panel of experts reflect back on more than a decade of international aid and investment and discuss what is next for Afghanistan.

LSE Arts and BREESE LITTLE public lecture

Museum Madness

Date: Monday 24 November 2014

Time: 6.30-8pm

Venue: New Theatre, East Building

Speaker: Fiammetta Rocco

All over the world, museums are springing up. Will they become white elephants? Fiammette Rocco (@FIammettaRocco) is the Arts editor of the Economist.

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