Take a Deep Breath is a three-day interdisciplinary symposium that takes a fresh look at the cultural, social and scientific meanings of breathing. Recent environmental and ethical developments are calling for a rethinking of the value of breath and its manifestations in culture and beyond.The symposium explores contemporary ways of thinking about breathing and encourages dialogue between distinguished international participants from a wide range of disciplines by featuring talks, visual art projects, performances, film screenings, and musical events.

Participants include Steven Connor, Lise Autogena, Cornelia Parker, Jane Boston, Max Streicher, Katerina Gregos, Michael Clark, Nikos Navridis, Mark Cousins, Richard Craig and Mikhail Karikis.

Take a Deep Breath will take place at Tate Modern from 15th to 17th November 2007.

The event was conceived and organized by London Consortium students Irini Marinaki, Martine Rouleau and Konstantinos Stefanis and is being held in association with Tate Modern.

Drinks receptions are kindly supported by Boutari Wines and Cypressa.

For a full list of sessions and speakers and information about how to book, please go to http://www.londonconsortium.com/take-a-deep-breath.