A free evening of interactive art, conversation, and creativity hosted at The Exchange in collaboration with the Barber and Vivid Projects.

Inspired by René Magritte’s surrealist painting The Flavour of Tears, which challenges our perceptions of nature and the world around us, this event showcases creative responses to the artwork from collective ways towards something, who have been supported by Vivid Lab.

Discover groundbreaking research from University of Birmingham academics tackling the challenges of our natural environment, presenting new takes on this artwork and take part in interactive explorations of their work. MA Arts and Education students from Birmingham City University will respond to environmental and metamorphic qualities in Magritte’s work through a drop-in collage party. Refreshments will also be available to purchase on the evening.

Event Schedule:

Talks and Performances 

6.10 – Welcome and Introduction to ‘Flavour of Tears’ by Rene Magritte – The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

6.25 – Rene Magritte: Rework, Reuse, Respond – Dr John Fagg, Senior Lecturer in American Literature and Cultures

6.40 – BREAK

6:55 – Talk from Dr Stefan Krause, Professor of Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry

7.10 – BREAK

7.20 – Sound Performance by ways towards something with Carla Busuttil

8 – Event close

Drop-in workshops 

Collage Party – Get hands-on at our drop-in collage party, exploring themes in Magritte’s work with BCU MA Arts and Education students.

Sculpting Nature and Decay – Join artist duo Juneau Projects and create your own mini sculpture inspired by Magritte’s surrealist masterpiece and current research into the natural world.

No booking needeed, just drop in.