Sympozium PQ: Performing Exhibitions, Curating Scenographies
Focusing on the rich interconnections between contemporary scenographic practices, curating, and exhibiting, the symposium will feature a wide-ranging line-up of more than 60 speakers from all over the world. Discussions will address silence as a curatorial condition, working with “living” archives, and new approaches to exhibiting the scenographic heritage and national representation in the context of Prague Quadrennial. Further topics include the use of digital technologies, multisensory and embodied exhibition practices, and perspectives that move beyond the human.
The full program schedule, including individual panels and thematic blocks, a list of speakers, and the specially invited keynote speaker, will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
The program will feature panels and activities dedicated to the preparations of the upcoming 16th edition of Prague Quadrennial, intended specifically for the curators of participating countries and regions. This includes a guided site visit to PQ 2027 venues, especially the Industrial Palace of the Prague Exhibition Grounds, which is currently under reconstruction.
Preliminary program
Monday, April 13
Morning till late afternoon – Discussions and Panels
Evening – Performance and Networking Party
Tuesday, April 14
Morning till late afternoon – Discussions and Panels
Evening – Debate with PQ’s international curatorial team and launch of the PQ 2027 visual identity
Wednesday, April 15
Morning till early afternoon – Discussions and Panels
Afternoon – Practical Q&A session with PQ’s organizing team
- Free registration will be open in the second half of February.
- Venue: ARCHA+ Theatre
- Address: Na Poříčí 26, Prague
- Nearest tram stop: Bílá labuť (2-minute walk to ARCHA+)
- Nearest Metro station: Náměstí republiky, line B; or Florenc, line B and C (10-minute walk to ARCHA+)
- The main symposium language is English. Interpretation and automatic transcription will be provided.
- ARCHA+ spaces have step-free access.
- If you require any support to fully participate in the event, please contact us at call@pq.cz.
- You can review the original call for proposals here.
- Please direct any questions to call@pq.cz.
Barbora Příhodová, Artistic Director of PQ and Curator of PQ Talks
Rachel Hann, Curator of PQ Talks
Renato Bolelli Rebouças, Curator of PQ Talk