A half-day symposium exploring the extraordinary world view and unique voice of LA artist Jim Shaw. Jim Shaw’s Imaginarium examines his work within a context of a pivotal group of influential West Coast artists.

Contributions and presentations by John C. Welchman, Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History/Criticism at the University of California, San Diego, Darcey Steinke, American writer and novelist, Laurence Sillars, BALTIC Chief Curator and David Campbell, Professor of Fine Art at Northumbria University.

Find out more about Jim Shaw's BALTIC 39 exhibition You think you own your stuff but your stuff owns you here.