Through Post-Atomic Eyes

Toronto, October 23-25

Through Post-Atomic Eyes brings together an interdisciplinary group of artists and scholars to explore the complex legacy of the atomic age in contemporary art and culture. In what ways do photography and other lens-based art practices shed light on this legacy in the 21st century, and how has atomic culture shaped contemporary intersections of photography, nuclear industries, and military techno-cultures? Join us as we explore some of the most urgent issues of our time, from climate change and the Anthropocene to surveillance culture and the advent of drone warfare, through a post-atomic lens.

Schedule at a glance

• Friday 23 October, 9 am to 6:30 pm: Panel presentations at OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street (main auditorium)
• Saturday 24 October, 9 am to 6 pm: Panel presentations at Northrop Frye 003, Victoria College, University of Toronto
• Saturday 24 October, 6 to 8 pm: Public reception at Alumni Hall, Victoria College, University of Toronto
• Sunday 25 October, 10 am to 12 pm: Graduate workshop at OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street (by registration only)
• Sunday 25 October, 4 - 6 pm: Through Post-Atomic Eyes: Catastrophe and Armageddon in Artists’ Films. Special screening at Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario

Speakers

• Karen Barad
• Iain Boal
• James Bridle
• Eric Cazdyn
• Robert Del Tredici
• Matthew Farish
• Blake Fitzpatrick
• Derek Gregory
• Kyo Maclear
• Joseph Masco
• Karla McManus
• Rehab Nazzal
• Public Studio
• Julie Salverson
• Susan Schuppli
• Charles Stankievech
• Kate Steinmann
• Peter C. Van Wyck
• Eyal Weizman

Free and open to the public

Conference organizers

• Claudette Lauzon, OCAD University
• John O’Brian, The University of British Columbia