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URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/responding-repairing-and-creatin
 g-together-lisa-nash-in-conversation-with-dr-robert-simspson/
SUMMARY:Bluecoat: Responding\, Repairing and Creating Together: Lisa Nash i
 n Conversation with Dr Robert Simspson
DESCRIPTION:Hear about the role of creativity and the arts in the aftermath
  of tragedy\, reflecting on experiences after the Grenfell Tower fire and 
 Manchester Arena bombing.\n\nAfter the Grenfell Tower fire and the Manches
 ter Arena bombing\, communities spontaneously came together to share\, ref
 lect and heal through collective\, creative activity and the creation of s
 pontaneous memorials.\n\nIn this conversation\, you’ll hear from sociall
 y engaged artist and curator Lisa Nash and the University of Manchester
 ’s Dr Robert Simpson\, who will share their experiences of the immediat
 e aftermath of those tragedies. They will discuss their emerging research 
 into spontaneous memorials around the world and explore the role of creati
 vity and the arts after such events. Their discussion will include reflect
 ions on how a mosaic project gave a community a chance to stand together i
 n solidarity and remembrance and how a song helped to unite a city in the 
 face of collective trauma.\n\nAs part of Lisa Nash’s ongoing memorial pr
 actice\, in collaboration with the Grenfell Foundation\, floral tributes l
 eft at the base of Grenfell Tower on the eight-year anniversary were caref
 ully preserved and transformed into memorial paper and printing ink. Follo
 wing the conversation and as we approach the nine-year anniversary of the 
 Grenfell fire on 14th June\, Lisa will lead a creative memorial activity u
 sing this memorial paper with those who wish to take part.\n\nPlease note 
 that this conversation will discuss traumatic incidents and loss. If at an
 y point you feel uncomfortable or need support\, you are welcome to step o
 ut or speak to a member of staff.\n\nThe national tour of Grenfell by Stev
 e McQueen is made possible with support using public funding by the Nation
 al Lottery through Arts Council England and from Art Fund. Each presentati
 on will be free to visit and will be accompanied by a public engagement pr
 ogramme of talks\, workshops and community events supported by the Grenfel
 l Foundation.\n\nIf you would like to attend a screening of 'Grenfell' by 
 Steve McQueen on the day\, you will need to book a screening separately in
  advance here.\n\n\nThis event will have BSL interpretation.\n\n\nFree\, 
 booking required\n\nBook now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/respo
 nd-repair-create
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