EXD'11/LISBOA —
Lisbon Lectures and OpenTalks bring contemporary
cultural thought to Lisbon

During the EXD'11/LISBOA Opening Week, luminaries of creative thinking and practice gather in the Portuguese capital during five intensive days, for the thought-provoking Lisbon Lectures and the incisive Open Talks debates.




An audience favorite, the Lisbon Lectures kick off the Opening Week’s whirlwind of events. During four afternoons, until October 1, the Cinema São Jorge hosts 7 established professionals and influential theorists of different generations and backgrounds, who will enrich the ongoing reflection with their unique insights.

WED 28 SEP 16:00 D. Manuel Clemente With free admission, the first lecture (28 Sep) will be delivered by the historian, philosopher and theologian Manuel Clemente (PT), a champion of intercultural dialogue who will introduce the theme "Useless";		THU 29 SEP 15:00 Heather Shaw 16:00 Marcel Wanders The second day (29 Sep) features Heather Shaw (US), director of studio Vita Motus, working in technology-driven vehicle and ambient design, followed by Dutch design leading man Marcel Wanders (NL), product and interior designer to the stars, co-founder and art director of Moooi.		FRI 30 SEP 15:00 Sulki & Min 16:00 Fernando Brízio Day three (30 Sep) introduces the innovative and experimental work of graphic design duo Sulki & Min (KR), followed by product designer Fernando Brízio (PT), a seminal figure of Portuguese design who will delve into his design process.		SAT 01 OCT 15:00 Michael Rock 16:00 Marcelo Rosenbaum On 1 October 2x4 founder and mentor Michael Rock (US) takes to the stage to share the work of his award-winning graphic design studio. Next is Brazilian design superstar Marcelo Rosenbaum (BR), whose work ranges from luxury showrooms to social design projects in his native country.
— Tickets on sale at the venue Day Ticket: 5€ / student, senior: 3€ 3-Day Pass: 12€ / student, senior: 7,5€ Simultaneous translation available.				— Cinema São Jorge Avenida da Liberdade, 175 1250-141 Lisboa Portugal

The Opening Week mornings offer exciting debates on emerging issues in current creative practice with the Open Talks (free admission).
An eclectic mix of thinkers, critics, curators and creators are picked by the Talk Host to discuss a given theme. The audience is encouraged to contribute their own thoughts, reflections and provocations on different topics:

THU 29 SEP 11:00 – 13:00 INFORMATION EXCHANGE will focus on how digital information penetrates and transforms the built environment. Zoë Ryan (GB), design curator of the Art Institute of Chicago, leads this panel composed by interactive designer Aaron Cope (US), the multimedia-turned-book designer Joost Grootens (NL), and conceptual design duo Mischler'Traxler (AT).		FRI 30 SEP 11:00 – 13:00 USE-LESS ARCHITECTURE? is the theme proposed by architect and curator Peter Gadanho (PT), who moderates the discussion between architecture and design critic Alexandra Lange (US), Gretchen Mokry (U.S.) Design Director of Architecture for Humanity, and architect/artist Folke Köbberling (DE) of Köbberling/Kaltwasser.		SAT 01 OCT 11:00 – 13:00 DO-IT-YOURSELF DESIGN is hosted by co-director of the Serpentine Galley and foremost curator Hans Ulrich Obrist (CH). Guest participants include Italian design legend Enzo Mari (IT), author of the pioneering 1974 project Autoprogettazioni, and Thomas Lommée (BE), designer of the Open Structures website. Two designer generations discuss the emerging trend of open design and DIY which, between utopia and pragmaticism, have stepped into the limelight.		SUN 02 OCT 12:00 – 14:00 DESIGN EX-MUROS Addressing the current design focus on social values and (bio)technological innovation coupled with a historical perspective, this debate is hosted by design commentator, curator and professor Hans Maier Aichen (DE) and designer Ed Annink (NL) and features the stellar cast of cutting-edge practitioners Marti Guixé (ES), Zeger Reyers (NL), Karen Ryan (GB) and Hilde Teerlink (BE).
— Free Admission depending on room capacity. Simultaneous translation available.				— Lounging Space Antigo Tribunal da Boa-Hora Largo da Boa-Hora, 13 1200-062 Lisboa Portugal

Follow the preparations for the Biennale as they are unveiled daily
in the official blog and the social networks Facebook and Twitter.

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Institutional Partners:
Câmara Municipal de Lisboa; Ministério da Economia e da Inovação;
Turismo de Portugal; Presidência do Conselho de Ministros - Secretaria de Estado da Cultura.

Sponsored by: Heineken.
Open Talks Sponsor: Caixa Geral de Depósitos.
Associated Brand: SIM - Movimento pela criatividade em Portugal by Samsung.

Co-Productions: British Council; Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema; Cinema São Jorge. Strategic Partnership: EGEAC E.E.M. Action For Age Partners: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian; The Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce; Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. Educational Service Partners: Aalto University; Basel School of Design; CADA; FBAUL; Ministério da Educação - DGIDC; Oficina do Cego. Media Partners: Antena 1; Antena 3; Público; RTP; sapo.pt. Cooperation Protocols & Partnerships: Babel; Biblioteca Municipal Camões; Fundação Arpad Szenes - Vieira da Silva; Heineken; IADE - Creative University; Moda Lisboa; MUDE – Museu do Design e da Moda, Colecção Francisco Capelo; Museu Arqueológico do Carmo; Museu da Água – Reservatório da Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras; Museu da Farmácia; Museu das Artes Decorativas Portuguesas - FRESS; Museu de São Roque; Museu do Teatro Romano; Museu Geológico; Ordem dos Arquitectos. Supporters: Absolut Vodka; Arquivo Bens Culturais; ATL – Associação de Turismo de Lisboa; Cision Portugal; Goethe-Institut; Institut Français; JCDecaux; Metropolitano de Lisboa; Mondriaan Foundation. Media Supporters: Arqa; DAMn°; Dezeen; Étapes; Eye Magazine; Frame; Items; Neo2; Projectar Casa Magazine; Revista Up. Educational Service Suport: Instituto Português da Juventude.


With the high patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic Aníbal Cavaco Silva. Statute of cultural interest, within the patronage of the arts law.