Explore Ancestor as Muse, a new digital work developed by Ifekoya during their Transforming Collections Artist Research Residency, alongside material from Maud Sulter's archive and library. Following a screening of the short film maud. (2022) and a selection of films by the contributors, Ifekoya will discuss Sulter's legacy with the film's Director Natasha Ruwona, Producer Tomiwa Folorunso, Sound Designer Chizu Anucha and Artist Sekai Mechache.
Programme
Archive display and reading room 12.00-15.00
Film screening and discussion 15.00-17.00
Ancestor as Muse
In an act of digital devotion, Evan Ifekoya has created a website as a tribute to Scottish artist Maud Sulter (1960-2008), showcasing her lasting legacy and impact. The site takes visitors on an intimate journey through materials from public collections and archives. It includes Ifekoya’s personal experience and reflections on how Sulter has inspired a new generation of artists. The website features uses narrated 'Letters to Maud', sound textures, and field and other sound recordings to explore lesser-known aspects of her work. Visitors can actively engage with the site through interactive features, allowing them to shape their own experience.
The Museum x Machine x Me programme aims to share some of the practice research insights and findings generated by the 3-year project, Transforming Collections: Reimagining Art, Nation and Heritage, led Professor susan pui san lok, Director of the University of the Arts London (UAL) Decolonising Arts Institute, in collaboration with the UAL and Creative Computing Institute and Tate, and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Programme of Events
Conference
2-3 October, Tate Modern
Late
4 October, Tate Britain
Practice Research Residency Display
2-6 October, Tate Modern
Practice Research Residency Archive Display & Film Screening
5 October, Tate Modern
If there are any specific access adjustments you require in order to attend this event, please email ContactTransformingCollections@arts.ac.uk
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