Viewing Area was a conference for aviation enthusiasts and Plane Spotters at Terminal Convention an international discursive art event at Cork International Airport, the decommissioned terminal.

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th of March 2011 A mix of artist and plane spotter talks and a 2 day social gathering temporarily gave back an ideal plane spotting viewing platform with cafe and aero-breakfast bar to an active and independent community celebrating aviation.

This event, a conference within a conference aimed to place a sustainable self-contained model of independence for art practice to follow. Self confessed ‘aerosexuals’ shared their experience with others and also took part in some sociable spotting over coffee tea and cake.

More info on the conference blog

Download the conference programme here