Robert Morris. Morning Observatory - Exercise Complex, 1971. Ink on paper, 42 x 82 ½ in. (107 x 210 cm). Estate of Robert Morris, courtesy Castelli Gallery, New York. © 2019 The Estate of Robert Morris / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo: Stan Narten

Speculative Architecture and the Commons

In concert with Robert Morris: Para-architectural projects

Saturday, November 23, 2019, 2–6pm 
Bertha & Karl Leubsdorf Gallery
132 E. 68th Street
NY NY 10065

Inspired by our current exhibition, Robert Morris: Para-architectural projects, this panel will bring together artists, writers, and designers/architects/planners for an afternoon of conversations focused on feminist, queer and POC visions of speculative architecture and its liberatory potential to reimagine the commons.

Programming for Robert Morris: Para-architectural projects generously supported by American Chai Trust.

Schedule of Speakers

2pm: Introduction to the event by Sarah Watson and introductions to the speakers by Liz Naiden

2:15pm–2:40pm: Cheryl J. Fish, PH.D. "Racial and Environmental Justice in Harlem: June Jordan and Buckminster Fuller’s 1965 ‘Architextual’ Collaboration"

2:40–3:10pm: Natalia Nakazawa

3:10pm–3:35pm: Movers and Shakers (Glenn Cantave and Idris Brewster)

3:35–3:55pm: Nyasha Felder

5 minute break

4:00pm–4:30pm: Cheryl J. Fish, PH.D., Natalia Nakazawa, Glenn Cantave, Idris Brewster, and Nyasha Felder in conversation, a moderated Q and A with Sarah Watson and Liz Naiden

4:30pm: Reception and tour of Robert Morris: Para-architectural projects with Sarah Watson

Find more information on Robert Morris: Para-architectural projects here.