Helmut Draxler in Conversation at Whitechapel Gallery
On September 18, 2014, Whitechapel Gallery in London hosted the latest in the Exhibition Histories Talk series, featuring curator Helmut Draxler. Draxler presented his project, "Services," which ran from 1994 to 1997 and involved collaborative exhibitions with Andrea Fraser, focusing on the practical dimensions of art-making. The discussion was moderated by Helena Vilalta from Afterall. This event is part of an ongoing research initiative by Afterall in collaboration with the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College. Related materials can be accessed through Koenig Books, and a video of the talk is available online.
Key facts
- Helmut Draxler was in conversation with Helena Vilalta on 18 September 2014
- Event was the seventh in the Exhibition Histories Talks series
- Co-organized by Afterall and Whitechapel Gallery
- Draxler discussed project 'Services' (1994–7) with Andrea Fraser
- Project addressed material conditions of artistic labour
- Talk held at Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX
- Tickets were £8.50 (£6.50 concessions)
- Exhibition Histories series published with Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College and distributed by Koenig Books
- Video recording of the talk is available online
Entities
Artists
- Helmut Draxler
- Andrea Fraser
- Helena Vilalta
Institutions
- Afterall
- Whitechapel Gallery
- Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College
- Koenig Books
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
Sources
- Afterall —