Discussions explore thought-leadership, artistic practice, live events and more

The aim of the Performance Research Network is to further the discourse around how performance practices are presented and sustainably supported.

Initiated by Block Universe in partnership with founding members Glasgow International and Liverpool Biennial, it is a curatorial-led and process-oriented research network, with Art Fund support.

It aims to advance thought leadership in the field, with a view to exploring models of co-commissioning performance and live events, and sustainably supporting artistic practice in partnership with artists and other stakeholders.

Discover the project through a series of three roundtable discussions:

Performance Research Network roundtable discussion #1 hosted by Glasgow International

Speakers: Paul Maheke (Artist), Ned McConnell (Curator at the Roberts Institute of Art), Lauren Wright (Head of Programmes for Metroland Cultures) and Zinzi Minott (artist).
Chaired by Richard Parry (Director of Glasgow International)
Recorded Friday 12 June at 10:30am
Watch the video of this talk below or click here to view on YouTube.

Performance Research Network roundtable discussion #2 hosted by Block Universe

Speakers: Alex Baczynski-Jenkins (Artist), Than Hussein Clark (Artist and founder of London Performance Studios), Name Davis (Curator and DJ) and Aaron Cezar (Founding Director of Delfina Foundation).
Chaired by Louise O’Kelly, Founder and Curator of Block Universe.
Recorded Friday 2 July at 1pm-2:15pm on Zoom
Watch the video of this talk below or click here to view on YouTube.

Performance Research Network roundtable discussion #3 hosted by the Liverpool Biennial

Speakers: Dr Harold Offeh (Artist), Nikita Gill (Artist), Julie-Ann Delaney (Art Collections curator at The University of Edinburgh)
Chaired by Dr Samantha Lackey (Director of the Liverpool Biennial)
Recorded Friday 9 July at 1-2:15pm on Zoom
Watch the video of this talk below or click here to view on YouTube.