Take a Deep Breath
A symposium at Tate Modern

Thursday 15 November 2007, 14.00-18.00
Friday 16 November 2007, 10.20-20.30
Saturday 17 November 2007, 10.20-20.30

Take a Deep Breath is a three-day interdisciplinary symposium that
takes a fresh look at the cultural, social and scientific meanings of
breathing. Recent environmental and ethical developments are calling
for a rethinking of the value of breath and its manifestations in
culture and beyond.The symposium explores contemporary ways of
thinking about breathing and encourages dialogue between
distinguished international participants from a wide range of
disciplines by featuring talks, visual art projects, performances,
film screenings, and musical events.

Participants include Steven Connor, Lise Autogena, Cornelia Parker,
Jane Boston, Max Streicher, Katerina Gregos, Michael Clark, Nikos
Navridis, Mark Cousins, Richard Craig and Mikhail Karikis.

Conceived and organized by Irini Marinaki, Martine Rouleau and
Konstantinos Stefanis, London Consortium

For a full list of sessions and speakers please visit http://
www.londonconsortium.com/take-a-deep-breath.

Drinks receptions are kindly supported by Boutari Wines and Cypressa.

In collaboration with the London Consortium

Tate Modern Starr Auditorium
£40 (£30 concessions), booking recommended
Includes refreshments and entry to all events.

For tickets book online
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/symposia/11254.htm
or call 020 7887 8888.

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