The recent media furore surrounding use of the Sydney Opera House sails for advertising highlights larger tensions around the use of public space. Bringing together architects, anti-gentrification activists, sociologists and cultural commentators, this panel discussion explores the argument for maintaining Sydney’s public housing, spaces and infrastructure.
Moderated by artist Ian Millis the panel includes: architect and urban designer Professor Philip Thalis; sociologist Eva Cox AO; local activist and resident Julie Cooper; and Aboriginal rights activist Bronwyn Penrith.
Presented as part of the exhibition The Beehive at UNSW Galleries.
WHERE: UNSW GALLERIES
ADDRESS: CNR OF OXFORD ST & GREENS RD, PADDINGTON NSW 2021
This event forms part of the ‘Radical Sydney’ public program series. Taking its title from Terry Irving and Rowan Cahill's book on dissident politics and actions in Sydney this program of talks, documentary screenings and performances engages with the histories and futures of local activism concerned with housing, public space, sexuality and gender.
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Image: Barangaroo South during the Barangaroo site open day. Image credit: Bidgee via Wikimedia Commons.
