Conferences

The Architectural Association hosts the conference London: Post-colonial City from 12-13 March from 10.30am. Speakers include Anthony Barnett, Mark Cousins, Paul Gilroy, Clare Melhuish, Mohsen Mostafavi and Hugo Hinsley. Tickets cost 50 with concessions for students and AA members.

Contact: The AA reception on 0171-887 4000 for an application form.

Venue: Architecture Association, 36 Bedford Square, London WC1.

Going Critical is a series of lectures and events aimed at the communication design community. The fourth event takes place on 6 March from 10.30am until 4pm. Taking a thematic approach, the talk will point to synergies of ideas and process, fusions of new media and established practice. Speakers include Irma Boom, Siobhan Keaney and Harmine Louwé.

Contact: The Arnolfini box office on 0117 929 9191.

Venue: Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA.

Crosscurrents discusses the key themes in contemporary creativity from 13-14 March. Sessions include: The battle for the living room with James Woudhuysen, The future of the Internet, Creative technologies, Is the medium still the message? with Alex Cameron and The aesthetics of shock.

Contact: The ticket information line on 01392 667080.

Venue: Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS.