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Voices in Contemporary Art—Ragnar Kjartansson: Politics of the Obvious

Thursday, September 3, 2026

7 pm - 8 pm EDT

Ragnar Kjartansson (Icelandic, born 1976). Bangemand/Scaredman, 2023. Live durational performance; variable. Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and i8 Gallery, Reykjavik. Originally presented at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Photo: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art/Poul Buchard 

FREE
Lipsey Auditorium, Knox Building

Join us for a conversation with Ragnar Kjartansson, whom The Guardian has called simply “one of the most brilliant artists at work today.” Kjartansson will discuss the absurd and the profound in his works of video, installation, and performance with Charles Balbach Chief Curator Cathleen Chaffee.

FREE and open to the public; no registration is required.

Early arrival is strongly encouraged to secure preferred seating. A recording will be made available following the talk.