The first series of D&AD President’s Global Lectures & Forums 2006/07 in London brings together some of the most influential and globally respected practitioners in photography, environmental graphic design, illustration, poetry and toy design. And, oh yes, I’m a little late on this announcement as well, because the first lecture was delivered on 5 October by Joel Meyerowitz, the only photographer regularly allowed into Ground Zero following 9/11 attacks in New York (see more information about this photographer at the end of this press release).
In spite of my negligence on this matter, I hope to redeem myself with the following information on the next three lectures.
James Jarvis, designer of the now legendary ‘Martin’ figure for fashion brand Silas, will deliver the second lecture on 2 November. Jarvis will discuss his career and inspirations behind his work, which has been shown at exhibitions worldwide including prestigious stand-alone shows at the Parco galleries in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Hiroshima. The event takes places at Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, off Kingsway, London WC2AE.
On 8 November, Manchester will experience its first ever Pecha Kucha, the intriguing Japanese import that has stormed across the world since its conception in 2003. The 12 speakers will present 20 images for only 20 seconds each, forcing them to give concise presentations.They include Jonathan Atkinson, Director, UHC Collective; Tim Parsons, Product Designer & Lecturer; Nick Bell, Nick Bell Design: Alistair Sim, Partner, Love; Brendan Dawes, Creative Director, magneticNorth; Quentin Newark, Co-founder, Atelier Works; Nick Johnson, Director of Development, Urban Splash and David Fisher, Design Director, Seymourpowell. The event takes place at The Print Works, Screen 18, Level 3, The Odeon Cinema, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS.
Lance Wyman, a New York based environmental graphic designer and a specialist in branding and way-finding systems for public spaces, will speak on 22 November providing an insightful international perspective on the design industry. Recipient of prestigious awards, including the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Art Directors Club of New York, Wyman’s system for the Mexico 1968 Olympics is cited as one of the most successful in the evolution of visual identification. The event takes place at Logan Hall, Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL.
The series concludes on 6 December with a live performance with Ian McMillan reading his poetry accompanied by Andy Martin’s illustrations, from their recently published book ‘Ideas Have Legs’. The two artists will discuss their work in an interview chaired by Adrian Shaughnessy, again at Logan Hall in London.
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MORE ABOUT: Joel Meyerowitz
Joel Meyerowitz, the only photographer regularly allowed into Ground Zero following 9/11 attacks in New York, kicked off the London D&AD lecture series with notes about his experiences and information about his recently published book ‘Aftermath’ on 5 October. “No photographs meant no history, and in that moment, I decided that I had to find my way into The Zone where I would make a photographic archive for the people of New York�. Having been instrumental in changing attitudes towards colour photography in the 50s and 60s, Meyerowitz is one of the most important photographers of his generation.
The forward in Aftermath: World Trade Center Archive begins…
The nine months I worked at Ground Zero were among the most rewarding of my life. I came in as an outsider, a witness bent on keeping the record, but over time I began to feel a part of the very project I’d been intent on recording, and I was accepted on the site as a member of the tribe. Photography is often a very solitary profession. But the intense camaraderie I experienced at Ground Zero inspired me, changing both my sense of myself and my sense of responsibility to the world around me. September 11th was a tragedy of almost unfathomable proportions. But living for nine months in the midst of those individuals who faced that tragedy head-on, day after day, and did what they could to set things right, was an immense privilege. I am deeply grateful to have worked alongside these men and women. I documented the aftermath for everyone who couldn’t be there. But this book is dedicated to those who were.
More about Joel Meyerowitz and his upcoming schedules will be included in Graphic Design Basics shortly…
