Ballardian

In news just to hand (with hopefully more info to come):

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+ FUTURE RUINS EXHIBITION

June 15-23

Press release:

Inspired by author JG Ballard’s mid-period novels, Michelle Lord’s ‘Future Ruins’ connects the remaining architectural examples of Birmingham’s concrete past with Ballard’s vision of the contemporary landscape, his prophetic views on Brutalist architecture and the technological demise of the urban environment.

The Birmingham and Midland Institute
Margaret St.
Birmingham B3 3BS
UK

Further detail available here.

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+ BALLARDIAN ART IN THE ANTIPODES

Press release:

In Jan 2008, KURBgallery in Perth, Western Australia, will hold an exhibition programme and events in celebration of J.G. Ballard. Interested visual artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, performance artists and others are invited to submit proposals for works which might be considered ‘Ballardian’, that is:

…of James Graham Ballard (J.G. Ballard; born 1930), the British novelist, or his works (2) resembling or suggestive of the conditions described in J.G. Ballard’s novels & stories, esp. dystopian modernity, bleak man-made landscapes & the psychological effects of technological, social or environmental developments”. (Collins English Dictionary.)”

The organisers welcome any image, photograph, text, collage, movie, experimental novel, sound piece or installation or performance instructions, semaphore, sculpture (singing or otherwise), CD or DVD that can be sent to KURB via email, post, low-flying aircraft, balloon, intercontinental ballistic missile or presented in person.

No contribution will be refused however unreasonable.

For further information or to express interest, please email KURB. Alternatively, write to:

Pippa Tandy & David Bromfield
KURBgallery
310 William St,
Perth WA 6000
Australia