20 January, 13.00
Umea Institute of Design, Umea University, Sweden.
Ele Carpenter will introduce her curatorial research into contemporary nuclear culture and its impact on the Anthropocene. She will discuss the cultural implications of geologic repositories for radioactive waste, and how artists and designers are engaging with these ideas and future challenges. Ele Carpenter is an Associate Curator with Arts Catalyst and Bildmuseet. She is curator of the 'Perpetual Uncertainty' exhibition opening at Bildmuseet in November 2016, and editor of the forthcoming Nuclear Culture Source Book published by Black Dog Publishing with Bildmuseet & Arts Catalyst. Ele also convenes the Nuclear Culture Research Group at Goldsmiths College where she is Senior Lecturer in MFA Curating.