Never Permanent 2023

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24 — 24 August 2023
9am — 4pm, Royal Exhibition Building

Technology is evolving at a pace never seen before, but its most successful applications remain powered by human innovation. Never Permanent is a one-of-a-kind talks program that celebrates and explores the rich intersection of creativity and technology now – a timely reminder to embrace and leverage new technologies as a means of advancing our artistic vision rather than usurping it.

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Talk
The Cyberfeminism Index
New York-based designer and technologist Mindy Seu will mark the Australian launch her acclaimed publication, which gathers three decades of online activism and net art to consider how humans might reconstruct themselves by way of technology.
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Talk
Songs To Come Home To
On the eve of his debut album launch, recording artist, photographer and creative director Ta-ku will take to the Never Permanent stage to discuss his artistic process and the unique nature of his multidisciplinary practice.
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Experience
A Grand Setting
Built in 1880 to house Melbourne’s own world’s fair, a series of 19th century exhibitions dedicated to innovation, it’s fitting that Never Permanent should take place at the Royal Exhibition Building, a stunning backdrop to contrast today’s technologies.

Speakers & Artists

Hector Ouilhet – Semi Permanent Aotearoa 2022

The Cyberfeminism Index, Mindy Seu — Never Permanent 2023

Schedule (Local Times)

24 Aug

Thursday

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In most great cities there is one building that epitomises the spirit of key moments in its history. In Melbourne, it is undoubtedly the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. Today the site is recognised by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee as being a rare intact reminder of the 19th century international exhibitions movement, which fostered a global exchange of products and ideas. On 1 July 2004, the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens became both the first Victorian place and the first built heritage site in Australia to be added to the World Heritage List.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements please contact us at hello@semipermanent.com
Companion cards are accepted, but do require a ticket. Please book your paid ticket/s then email us with your booking and companion card details to obtain your companion ticket.
Gender neutral toilets. Wheelchair accessible.
Live captioning will be displayed throughout the event, however there is no hearing loop available at the venue.

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Never Permanent 2023

24 — 24 August 2023
9am — 4pm, Royal Exhibition Building

Highlights

Speakers & Artists

Schedule (Local Times)

Doors Open

Welcome to Country

Ta-ku

Serwah Attafuah

Hector Ouilhet

Break

Justin Rider

Angie Abdilla – Old Ways, New

Jesse Woolston

Break

Mindy Seu – Cyberfeminism Index

Roman Coppola

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The Venue

Contact

Companion Cards

Venue Information

Accessibility

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