Lecture by Artist Valery Belov: “The Court as Urban Practice and Theatrical Performance”

"I still like the idea that court sketching could become a normal part of urban leisure — like going to a public festival or a theater performance. The court is part of the urban landscape and, in a way, a showcase of the state. What's more, it's in the courtroom where the final battle is played out over how we distinguish good from evil — both in legal and media space. And the trial itself often follows the rules of theatrical dramaturgy. The only difference is — the characters and stories are not fictional..."

In this talk, artist Valery Belov will explore the courtroom through the lens of artistic practices — how artists engage with the court in their work, and his own experience of drawing courtroom sketches.