Human Surface Skin

Time: 2-5pm

Human Surface Skin will integrate scientific, artistic and philosophical perspectives on the phenomenon of skin as human surface. In examining the biological history as well as the socio-cultural functions of skin, the discussions shall develop an approach to skin as cultural surface that seeks to trace its evolutionary products like for example nakedness as socially codified medium in order to ask about skin's technological, scientific, and artistic future. Discussing the far-reaching artistic, theoretical and ethical implications of the topic of skin moreover it addresses the question of the boundaries of the human and the non-human.

Liverpool Biennial 2012 has invited artists and thinkers to bring a new understanding of hospitality for our times. In collaboration with the Philosophy Department, University of Liverpool we will explore three aspects of hospitality in relation to humanism, economy and the media. We would be delighted to welcome your participation in this and future workshops and we particularly encourage postgraduate and undergraduate students as well as members of the public to attend. The events are free but registration is recommended; please visit our website to book a place: