City of Richmond
2010 Lulu Series: Art in the City Presents Engaging Line-up
10 March 2010A top public art project manager working in Puget Sound, an artist from India who will create a series of match stick chandeliers in Aberdeen Centre, and the New York-based artist behind one of Vancouver’s most high profile public art controversies are all scheduled to present public talks for the 2010 Lulu Series: Art in the City.
In March, April and May, residents and art enthusiasts from across Metro Vancouver are in for three engaging, thought-provoking evenings as Richmond’s well-known annual series returns. The 2010 line‑up features discussions on Art in the City and its importance to establishing connections between citizens and their communities.
On Thursday, March 25, Barbara Luecke (Seattle, WA) manager of the Sound Transit Art Program will discuss a new program whereby the signature work of 30 artists has been incorporated into Sound Transit’s new light rail line from downtown Seattle to SeaTac International Airport. Preceding her talk will be a short performance by former Canadian and Vancouver SLAM poetry champion, Brendan McLeod.
On Thursday, April 15, Dennis Oppenheim (New York City, NY) the famed and influential artist and sculptor behind the 2005-2007 Vancouver Biennale installation, Device to Root Out Evil (aka, “the upside down church”) will discuss his most recent work. Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Biennale, Oppenheim’s circular Arriving Home is currently located at YVR International Airport arrivals terminal. Preceding his talk will be a short performance by Mint Records recording artist, Kellarissa.
On Thursday, May 20, Hema Upadhyay (Mumbai, India) will introduce the audience to her works that address the urban issues of migration and displacement drawing on her surroundings and personal history. Presented with the Vancouver Biennale, she will also create Loco-Foco-Motto at the Aberdeen Centre, a series of elaborate chandeliers made out of unused wooden matchsticks which will remain through 2011. Preceding her talk will be a short performance by folk/rock singer-songwriter Babe Gurr.
All events will be held at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers, located at 6911 No. 3 Road from 7:00‑9:30 p.m. They are free to the public and seating is limited. Please RSVP at lulu@richmond.ca.
Since 2003, the Lulu Series: Art in the City has presented regional, national and international speakers including acclaimed artists, architects, urban planners and other cultural leaders. From urban planning and place-making to art as community development and urban revitalization, the relationship between art and our urban environment is a rich and lively topic for guest speakers and audiences alike.
Details at www.richmond.ca/luluseries.
