ARTIST LECTURE: Paul Mpagi Sepuya | Nottingham Contemporary

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Join artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya for an enlightening lecture on his practice and the work currently on display at Nottingham Contemporary. Sepuya's portraiture challenges the conventions of photography, deconstructing traditional portraiture through techniques such as exposing, layering, fragmentation, and mirror imagery. He also offers a unique perspective through the black, queer gaze. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session with Ali Roche, Chief Curator of Exhibitions and Live Programmes at Nottingham Contemporary. This event is open to all and there is no cost to attend. However, seating is limited, so booking in advance is required. The duration of the lecture and Q&A session is approximately one and a half hours. The event will take place in The Space, a wheelchair-accessible venue. Speakers will use microphones to ensure optimal audio quality. For visitors requiring information on accessibility or any specific requirements, please contact us via email at info@nottinghamcontemporary.org or call 0115 948 9750. We are committed to accommodating all access needs. Paul Mpagi Sepuya is a Los Angeles-based artist specializing in photography. His impressive body of work can be found in prestigious collections such as the Getty Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Hammer Museum, LACMA, MoMA, SFMoMA, and the Whitney Museum, among others. Sepuya's work has been featured in renowned publications such as the New Yorker, the New York Times, Art in America, The Nation, and The Guardian. He was also the cover artist for ARTFORUM's March 2019 issue. Sepuya has participated in notable exhibitions at institutions like the Barbican Centre, Guggenheim Museum, Getty Museum, Whitney Museum, and SFMOMA. A comprehensive survey of his work from 2006-2018 was presented at CAM St. Louis and Blaffer Art Museum in 2019-2020. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from this esteemed artist in person. Join us on January 27, 2024, at Nottingham Contemporary for an illuminating artist lecture by Paul Mpagi Sepuya. Admission is free, so be sure to reserve your seat now.