We’ve been invited to attend the Future Now Symposium on 18 September in York by Aesthetica Magazine. This is a one-day event packed with thought-provoking talks, discussions and networking opportunities, bringing together leading voices in art, design and visual culture.
If you’d like to attend, we also have a 25% discount on tickets with the code FNXINSPIRE25X but you’ll have to be quick, the discount is only valid until 18 July.
Key highlights of the day include:
- Talks from Turner Prize-winning artist Paloma Strelitz and award-winning collective Marshmallow Laser Feast.
- The Future of Curation: This panel brings together leading curators from across the UK to explore how curatorial practice is evolving to meet the needs of today’s audiences. Hear from speakers from The Design Museum, Serpentine Galleries, Barbican Centre, The Whitworth and Wellcome Collection.
- Hear from Paloma Strelitz, co-founder of the Turner Prize-winning collective Assemble and entrepreneurial leader of Patch, as she reflects on her journey from Assemble’s grassroots ethos to leading new models of civic and cultural space. With a focus on collective agency, creative possibility, and scaling impact, the conversation explores how creative leaders can drive meaningful change.
- Exclusive access to the Private View of the Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 and the Future Tense exhibition at York Art Gallery.
- Opportunities for artists within your network to book 1:1 portfolio reviews with industry professionals (subject to availability).
- You can find full details of the symposium’s programme here: www.aestheticamagazine.com/future-now-symposium-2025
- Members Offer: Book Tickets & Save 25% with code FNXINSPIRE25X (valid until 18 July): www.aestheticamagazine.com/future-now-symposium-2025
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