http://www.ica.org.uk/talk/how-to-be-an-obstacle/
How to be an Obstacle
Direct Action, Politics, Antiglobalisation
Dates between Sat 10 Nov 2001, Sun 11 Nov 2001 - times
A major conference exploring all aspects of direct action and new social
movements.
A major weekend conference exploring the limits and opportunities offered by
direct action. While ballot box politics is reported to be in decline, at
least in the West, the politics of popular protest is taking off: from
colourful spectacles to direct, and sometimes violent confrontation with a
variety of political targets.
The conference will focus on new social movements (including the
antiglobalisation movement), actions on the internet, and individual
actions, as well as looking at the ambivalent response of the traditional
'left' to these emerging forms of spectacular political activity. Running
alongside the conference there will be film screenings, a workshop, and an
exhibition of photographs.
Speakers will include Antonio Negri (specially commissioned video), Ricardo
Dominguez, from the Electronic Disturbance Theatre; George McKay, author of
DIY Culture; Bruce Kent, former vice-president of CND; Paul O'Connor,
founder of Undercurrents; Hilary Wainwright, editor of Red Pepper; Stan
Vincent; Head of Actions, Greenpeace; John Jordan, artist and
antiglobalisation activist; and Gibby Zobel, founder of Schnews and news
editor, The Big Issue.
10 Nov 2001 10.30am-5pm
11 Nov 2001 10.30am-5pm
Full Price: £9
Concessions: £8
ICA Members: £7
Special Price: For both days: £13, £12 concessions, £11 ICA members
Running time: 2 day conference
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