The talk explores Manchot’s influences including contemporary filmmakers and investigates a number of challenges arising from the relation between ethics and aesthetics in her work. The discussion also looks at the commissioning process behind Twelve.
Artists
Melanie Manchot is a London based visual artist who works with photography, film and video as a performative and participatory practice.
Activity
21 May – 26 July 2015
Melanie Manchot’s multi-channel video installation explores the intimate stories, rituals, repetitions and ruptures of lives spent in addiction and recovery.
Podcast debating the value of art within the NHS's addiction services, with Mark Prest, Dr Alison Rooke and Dr Luke Micheson.
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