Why Painting Now? Artist talk and panel discussion

Join David Humphrey,  New York based artist, as he discusses his work and life. A vital presence in the NYC art scene since the 1980's, David has contributed to the life of painting in New York and beyond through his fascinating work as well as his role as an educator in various MFA programs in institutions such as Yale, Columbia and Parsons.

The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion titled 'Why Painting Now?' David Humphrey, Amber Boardman, Kylie Banyard and Peter Alwast will discuss key ideas around the relevance of contemporary painting, its challenges as well as focus on the joys and trials of keeping an active artistic practice and career sustainable over the long term. The audience will have the opportunity to hear how practicing artists and academics negotiate the complex terrain of contemporary art, while seeking to keep open the potential for discovery and surprise in their research and practice.