PFA Theater: Conversations with Kaja Silverman

March 1, 2009 - April 17, 2009

Installation by Chantal Akerman.

The Pacific Film Archive is pleased to present three events this spring examining the moving image and installation art.

Sunday, March 1, 2009
1:30 p.m. Kaja Silverman on Chantal Akerman
Free admission. Acclaimed film/media theorist Kaja Silverman will screen and discuss recent film and installation work by renowned French feminist filmmaker Chantal Akerman. Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chantal Akerman will not be present at this event, as previously announced.

Friday, April 10, 2009
4:30 p.m. Kaja Silverman and Anri Sala
Free admission. Video artist Anri Sala will discuss his recent work with media theorist Kaja Silverman, focusing on the important role that installation design plays in his work, and the series of decisions media artists must make when screening video works in galleries and museums, as opposed to theaters.

Friday, April 17, 2009
4:30 p.m. Kaja Silverman and Isaac Julien
Free admission. In conversation with media theorist Kaja Silverman, Isaac Julien will discuss his multi-channel video installations and how they relate to his “traditional” filmmaking practice, his early training in painting, and his interest in breaking down barriers between artistic disciplines.