Gallery Talk
By Lynn Gumpert, Director of the Grey Art Gallery
Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 pm
Grey Art Gallery, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, NYC
 

The Use of Photography in Contemporary Swiss Art
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 pm
Silver Center, New York University, Room 414 (enter at 31 Washington Place)

Today, Swiss artists such as Olaf Breuning, Daniele Buetti, Gianni Motti, and Ugo Rondinone employ photography not as an exclusive medium, but rather as one of many tools at their disposal. Marc-Olivier Wahler, artistic director of the Swiss Institute in New York, will discuss the relationships among installation, performance, and photography in their work.

Free of charge. No reservations. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by the Department of Photography and Imaging, Tisch School of the Arts; Deutsches Haus; and the Grey Art Gallery. For information, call 212/998-1930.

Neutrality In A New Political Environment:
Contemporary Swiss Foreign Policy
Wednesday, April 23, 6 pm, followed by a reception
Lillian Vernon Center for International Affairs, New York University
58 West Tenth Street (between 5^th and 6^th Aves.)

In a Swiss referendum in March 2002, 55 percent voted in favor of joining the United Nations, ending decades of political isolation and reversing the rejection of a similar referendum in 1986. Why did Swiss voters and cantons change course now? How does this affect Switzerland's centuries-old tradition of neutrality? What does this portend for Switzerland's future relationship with the rest of Europe? Ambassador Raymond Loretan, consul general of Switzerland in New York City, shares his views on this historic moment.

Free of charge. For required reservations, call 212/992-9091 and leave your name, address, phone no. and title of event. You may bring one guest and must leave their information as well. Registrations will be confirmed the week prior to the lecture. Co-sponsored by the Lillian Vernon Center for International Affairs and the Grey Art Gallery.

All public programs are offered in conjunction with “Not Neutral: Contemporary Swiss Photography.” The exhibition is on view at the Grey Art Gallery, New York University,
April 15–July 19, 2003.