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Thursday, November 30, 2006
Investigating the Boundaries of Charged Space Rudolf Frieling, curator of media arts, SFMOMA Deniz Göktürk, professor of German and film studies, University of California, Berkeley Hou Hanru, director of exhibitions and public programs, San Francisco Art Institute Phyllis Wattis Theater 5:30 p.m. Moderated by new SFMOMA media arts curator Frieling in conjunction with Charged Space, this program explores art and politics on the perimeter of European identity. The speakers discuss the ways artists address issues of government surveillance, collective memory, and local culture during and after major political shifts. Hanru, curator for the upcoming Istanbul Biennial, offers special insights on contemporary Turkish art. From numerous writings on migration and visual culture, Göktürk contributes her perspective on the social climate of Turkey and shifting European borders. Free with Museum admission.

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