Orlan - Free public lecture - Monday 30 July

This is what I've been busy organising for the last month. I am hugely excited about hosting Orlan in Sydney and can't wait to meet her. A whole chapter of my forthcoming book is devoted to her work... Orlan is one of the most fascinating, adventurous and misunderstood artists in the world. Don't miss this free lecture - for most Australians this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE at the art gallery of new south wales Monday 30 July, 2007 “This Is My Body, This Is My Software: between western culture and non-western culture” French artist Orlan uses plastic surgery as her medium. Between 1990 and 1993, she underwent a series of choreographed surgical ‘performances’. The talk will comprise a survey of Orlan's work in order to ask questions about the status of the body in society. Orlan lives and works between Los Angeles, New York and Paris. Venue: Domain Theatre, Lower Level 3 Time: 5.15 for a 5.45pm start No bookings, come early to ensure a seat by 5.30pm Refreshments and exhibition viewing of contemporary galleries at 6.45pm Email: tertiary@ag.nsw.gov.au Orlan is supported by the Centre for Contemporary Design Practices and the Institute for Interactive Media at the University of Technology, Sydney IMAGE: Orlan with her Self-hybridation series (1999)

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone 02 9225 1744 or Toll Free 1800 679 278 Website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au