“The artist has always occupied a privileged but fragile position in the public eye. For centuries, we have looked to artists across all disciplines to inspire and entertain us, to help us explore the limits of human nature and human possibilities, [and] at times to lead debate and forment revolution.”
Savage, I’m a Fraud, 2010.
While the arts continue to face what Jack Hutchinson describes as “ideological attack from all fronts”, the virtual revolution is giving artists, curators, commissioners and commentators the opportunity to expand their work in new, effective and economical ways.
In the article ‘State of Practice’ in last month’s issue Rich White called for new classifications and a new labelling system for creative works. White discussed the reality of the artist and the necessity of creating new perceptions of artists, […]
Let me start by posing the question: Have you ever seen the film The Rebel starring Tony Hancock?
Re the ‘Beware of the scam’ article on Jobs and opps warning artists of a recent email scam where they are approached by someone who wants to fraudulently buy their work.
Millions of people take an interest in the Turner Prize each year who might otherwise only have a passing interest in Fine Art.
Late digital and media art pioneer, Nam June Paik, is represented by two shows in Liverpool (until 13 March).
Artists and curators talking in Leeds, Contemporary Art Society in Newcastle and State of the Arts conference in London.
In June 2010, Darlington-based photography collective Wideyed was granted a NAN Go and See bursary to travel to Belgrade for research and development. Emilia Telese talks to Lucy Carolan of Wideyed about the bursary and its impact on the group.
In March 2010, Leeds based artists collective Black Dogs was granted a NAN Go and See bursary to establish a network with artists from Nottingham, Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh and London for research and development. Emilia Telese talks to Yvonne Carmichael of Black Dogs about the bursary and its impact on the group.
Contents include: Features include ‘How to save money’, ‘Commission and create’ plus ‘The biennial’s radical heart’ in Debate; In Collaborative relationships director of Situations Claire Doherty and artist Stephen Hodge on the wonders of western public art commission; plus News, […]
Alex Ball, The Obstacle, oil on linen, 31×23.5cm, 2010.
In these times of austerity, a-n Magazine has compiled a catalogue of money-saving ideas for freelancers that have been tried and tested by our readers.
This month we profile a selection of open exhibition and public art commissioning projects, from applied arts opportunities to innovative site-specific works.
Director of Situations Claire Doherty and artist Stephen Hodge (of Wrights & Sites) give their account of how they developed a contemporary public artwork to reanimate visitors’ experiences of Weston-super-Mare.
Turning Point, a national network of regional visual arts groups, is taking the lead in placing artists at the centre of their activities.
Given the voracious and swift nature of the cuts brought in by the current government, it is unsurprising that artists are already feeling the effects.
This month’s bites.
Mission Models Money (MMM) has published a seminal guide on collaboration following their in-depth research.
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt launched a major new national initiative for the visual arts on 21 October. Plus Tate is designed to broaden and deepen engagement in modern and contemporary art across the country.
China is moving fast, very fast
Subtitled ‘Women mapping Birmingham’, Craftspace’s ‘Routes to Revolution’ exhibition explores responses of refugees and newly arrived women to Birmingham and its industrial and craft-based heritage.
Social media is never out of the headlines, whether we’re talking about privacy issues or how it has allowed niche political groups to reach a wider public.
University of the Arts London has recently launched a new venue, the Arts Gallery on High Holborn, with a solo show by Catlin-prize winning painter Alex Ball.
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