Extra Credit Opportunity

 

MAK Day 2009
November 07, 2009

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A FREE series of programs at the Schindler House.

12-1 pm: A graphic workshop with Project Food / LA. In preparation for the Edible Endeavors Convention, participants will generate foodie propaganda – banners, flyers, posters, etc.

1-2 pm: Curatorial walk-through on the exhibition Otto Neurath. Gypsy Urbanism with guest curator Nader Vossoghian

2:30-3:30 pm: Panel discussion: A discussion of exhibition and display strategies in relation to infrastructure, do-it-yourself methods, social space engagement, and graphic communication. Moderated by MAK Center director Kimberli Meyer

Panel Participants:

- Nader Vossoghian: architectural historian and guest curator of Otto Neurath. Gypsy Urbanism
- Rosten Woo: designer, writer, educator, and co-founder of the Center for Urban Pedagogy
- Linda Pollack: artist, creator of Habeas Lounge
- Alexis Rochas: architect, creator of a rooftop garden prototype SynthE Green Roof
- Juliette Bellocq: graphic designer, Handbuilt Studio

3:30-6 pm: Edible Endeavors Convention – A survey of food advocacy practices in Los Angeles. In a rapid-fire series of presentations, a diverse set of individuals and organizations will present their work on behalf of food issues in the city. Project Food / LA presents this part rally, part political convention, part lecture and part panel discussion. Curated by Michael Pinto.

Keynote by Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food on 89.9 KCRW. Confirmed participants include: Garden School Foundation, Root Down LA, Highland Park Coop, Fed Up with Hunger, Community Services Unlimited, Judi Gerber, Public Matters – Market Makeover Project and live Skype-cast to Materials and Applications in Silverlake in conjunction with its Fish Taco Party during Silver Lake Art Crawl.