TALK:
Encounterism
In a barber shop on Brixton Road, Andy Field discusses Encounterism, a book that emerged in the wake of the pandemic as we emerged from our homes, now released by Duckworth books in paperback. It is a joyous immersion into the everyday pleasure and shared humanity we stand to lose in an increasingly digital world. Field explores both different kinds of and different venues for human encounters: from the hairdresser’s to the cinema, from nightclubs to eateries, shops staffed by people and free-form urban parks; these are the everyday yet invaluable spaces that allow for human encounters that enrich our lives. Encounterism builds a manifesto for the importance of real-world interaction. A rousing reminder that our cities, our residential and work places, must still allow for the possibility of spontaneity and shared, in-person joy.
Sunday 21 September 2–3pm
Andy Field [he/him] is a performance artist who specialises in human interactions. His work has manifested itself in a variety of places - from theatres and galleries, to warehouses, multistorey carparks, and the streets of towns and cities around the world. Field has played a leading role in the UK's experimental performance scene over the last fifteen years as co-director of the award-winning artist-led project Forest Fringe, described by the Guardian as 'an Edinburgh institution [that] spread its wings around the globe and [has] been hailed as the future of theatre'.
© Photo: Christa Holka
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