Ta(l)king Place: Tues 5th May - Kai-Oi Jay Yung and Simon Cross

Join us for the fourth in a series of open sessions inviting networking and discussion around the intersections of contemporary art, architecture and community action.

Drawing upon the success of the recent Invitations to Join in Swap Shop project, this months event addresses modes of exchange and economy.
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KAI-OI JAY YUNG {Liverpool based Artist, Writer and Curator.}

Kai-Oi Jay Yung’s recent project The Sock Exchange at FACT, Liverpool was part of FACT’s Climate For Change programme. Yung’s work explores borders, identities and ways of living, and as been exhibited at the Istanbul Biennial, Whitechapel Gallery, London and Tart, San Francisco. Her residencies and collaborations include Grizedale Arts, Cove Park, Munich and Libya.

http://blog.fact.co.uk/?p=1300, http://climateforchange.fact.co.uk/, http://www.happystacking.tv/blog/k=jay%20produce

SIMON CROSS {Founding Director of It’s Free Just Collect It.}

It’s Free Just Collect it is a nationwide freecycling network, promoting the donation and exchange of unwanted items towards the elimination of unnecessary waste. Cross had founded and developed a number of local action groups and is a member of Face to Face social performance group.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=32157855609


Ta(l)king Place aims to address contemporary social, artistic and urban issues whilst encouraging informal networking and dialogue between practitioners, professionals and residents. The events are open to all and take place at the Encounters Shop, 16 Wostenholm Road Sheffield 7-9pm.

Drinks and a buffet will be provided, but if you can, please bring an item, however small, to add to the table!

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