Maud Sulter: Memory & Identity Exhibition Talk with Prof. Susannah Thompson
Don't miss this final opportunity to view the exhibition 'Maud Sulter: Memory and Identity' at Pollok House and to explore the artists' work with Susannah Thompson (GSA).
About Maud Sulter: Memory & Identity Exhibition Talk with Prof. Susannah Thompson
Maud Sulter (1960-2008) was an award-winning artist of Scots-Ghanaian heritage, born in Glasgow. In this talk, Professor Susannah Thompson will discuss Sulter's career across visual art, poetry and writing, focussing on work on show in the current exhibition at Pollok House. She will consider the Scottish themes and ideas in Sulter's work, her interest in photography and collage, and the reasons for the recent resurgence of interest in her work amongst younger artists and writers.
The event will comprise an approx. 30-min talk followed by Q&A session and an opportunity to visit the exhibition for the final time before it finishes!
About the Speaker
Susannah Thompson is an art historian, writer and art critic based in Glasgow. Her research focusses on Twentieth century and contemporary art in Scotland, particularly the work of women artists, and on feminist approaches to art and visual culture. Recent projects include a series of essays and events related to the painter Joan Eardley, work on the sculptor Edmonia Lewis and writing on the work of artist and critic Cordelia Oliver. Susannah works at The Glasgow School of Art where she is Professor of Contemporary Art and Criticism and Head of Doctoral Studies.
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Vehicle access to Pollok House is via the Dumbreck Road entrance to Pollok Park, which is immediately adjacent to the M77 motorway at Haggs Castle Golf Club. The Pollokshaws Road entrance is reserved for visitors to the Burrell Collection. If you put our postcode into your SatNav, it may direct you to the Pollokshaws Road entrance so please be mindful of this. Parking for Pollok House is at the Riverside car park. When you arrive at the house, you will be given a date-stamped parking ticket by staff at reception. Please display this in your vehicle. If you have any difficulty finding the house on the day please call us on 0141 616 6410.
Public Transport
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Physical Accessibility
Please note, the event space is wheelchair accessible, however the Maud Sulter exhibition is not. If you would like to discuss physical accessibility requirements please call us on 0141 616 6410.
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