The focus of my research is the interaction between material culture and human activity. I had several opportunities to participate in archaeological fieldwork when I was an undergraduate student. I was fascinated by the archaeologists who created a study subject […]
News and updates on AIR’s strategies and activities designed to support professional artists within their practice and working lives.
On the first weekend in October in over thirty venues across the London Borough of Lambeth, artists are opening their work spaces to the public.
Elizabeth Wewiora looks at allotment-based practice among contemporary artists.
Online editor Richard Taylor interviews artists Maria Bojanowska, Sarah Rowles, Alice Ladenburg and Andrew Maclean about their approach to professional development in the early stages of a career in the arts.
Current professional development support schemes for visual artists in the UK.
In 2010 artist Jo Berry embarked on a period of research within the School of Biomedical Sciences at Nottingham University Medical School, alongside Tim Self and Dr Nicholas Holliday. Here they recount the experience of an artist working in a ‘live’ scientific research environment, and the ways that the two disciplines of art and science can benefit each other to a wider audience.
I graduated with a first class BA(Hons) Fine Art from BIAD. Then I was an artist. Los of things happened, insted of rambling about them all I’ll start at the begining of this week and go from there. Monday I […]
It’s been 2 months now since I graduated and i’m living back with my parents. I keep saying to myself its temporary but each day that goes past it feels like i’m going to stay here forever. ….But anyway let […]
Wilkinson’s Lower Car Park, Bournemouth
17 – 24 September 2011
Sadie Coles Gallery, London
9 June – 27 August 2011
So it is over a year now since I graduated. I’ve done a bit of this and a bit of that, mostly trying to figure out what to do now! So after lots of trial and error, and ending up […]
NVQ Pedantics 1 year part time (Let me begin by saying this; diplomas are fine, a framed NVQ certificate looks just as good on the wall as any degree certificate so don’t be put off by what your more intelligent […]
Just over a week to go until I start my course. I’ve been steadily reading books from the suggested reading list although I keep being corrupted by the shop at the Cornerhouse. The latest purchase is Frieze d/e, a new […]
Arron Kuiper, Box 8, oil paint, aquagel, glass vitrine, 2011.
As UK’s universities continue their radical overhaul to deliver a more streamlined and affordable ‘service’, art education is facing up to the challenges this presents to the sector. Attending Cubitt’s July Festival of Blackboards, Mitra Memarzia observes that art students […]
Artists David Hood and Seainin Passi introduce their ongoing collaborative practice Community Facility, and reflect on a legacy of nine years’ work and the subtleties of engagement that have emerged.
A selection of post-graduate study routes on offer across the UK.
When I was trying to write my artist statement I found this video on Matt’s blogt. He is part of the online graduates. It made me laugh. Decided to share it!Artist’s Statement An Artist’s Statement from Charlotte Young © 2011 […]
