18th APRIL - GALLERY VISIT BLOG POST

Hi All,

I thought I should just clarify a few things about the exhibition visit and the blog posting.

You can visit any day between now and our next class. Remember the Kaldor collection is the most important collection to visit for class discussion -the MCA visit is a wonderful addition however and should be on your 'list of things to do' anyway!!!

http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/new-contemporary-galleries/

I think you will find that the works on display are very much connected to the ideas we have discussed thus far in class.

In terms of the blog posting:

Write a succinct review of this collection (approx 400 words). There are a number of ways in which you might like to comment:

• eg. John Kaldor's influence on Contemporary art in Australia
• Discuss whether there a particular focal point to the collection /eg. collection based on medium (sculpture, installation painting?)/time period of works being collected/Nationality of artists/thematic focus?
• Choose two works to focus on / compare and contrast

While you are at the AGNSW you should also take time to visit:

Eugenia Raskopoulos
footnotes

until 13 May 2012

In this video installation, Raskopoulos performs a series of actions that accumulate letters into words, in English and Greek, using her own limbs as the writing instrument or surface.

Mother India
video plays by Nalini Malani

until 20 May 2012

The focus of this display is a 15-metre long video projection, featuring an emotive and politically charged sequence of images addressing gender violence in India.

Thank you and see you in our next class.

Regards,

Amanda.

18th APRIL - GALLERY VISIT

Dear Students,

I am sorry I was unable to be present for your last class before Easter.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances - I will also be away for the EXHIBITION VISIT on WEDNESDAY.

This will not effect the class however as usually I simply accompany students on exhibition visits and it is up to YOU to engage with work on show and ask questions!

So, could you all please visit the AGNSW:

New contemporary galleries
featuring the John Kaldor Family Collection

I would like you all to make comments on the BLOG for discussion in our next class planned for 2nd MAY (don't forget there is a research / non-teaching week between the gallery visit and the following class).

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send me an email.

Kind Regards,

Amanda

Guidelines for presentation / visual analysis

Hi Everyone - especially - RACHEL, AMY & JESS,

I want to draw your attention to the article: Guide for the critique of artworks which I have linked to 'resources'.

If you follow the 4 steps outlined here I believe you will be able to successfully 'critically evaluate' all aspects of the artworks you choose to present. If you have any questions regarding this please don't hesitate to contact me.

Here is a link to information regarding the annotated bibliography: http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/onlib/annotated_bib.html

(You are expected to write at least 300-400 words overall NOT 300-400 words per reference - I expect however you will need to stretch this word limit a little as some references might require greater explanation/description. This word count should give you an indication of the need for a concise evaluation.)

Amanda.

Succinct Overview of 20th Century Art Movements/Practises

Check out this curatorial essay written for the Material Intelligence exhibition at Kettle's Yard Gallery in the UK; discussing '...some of the key historical moments and artistic positions that have shaped the context in which artists engage with materials and material experience today'.

http://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/exhibitions/mi_catalogue/essay_fisher.html

Artists for WK3 Presentations

• Robert Klippel (Aus)

• Mike Kelley (1980's/ v.early 1990's)

• Jeff Koons (1970's/80's)

• Eileen Agar
  

• Marcel Duchamp
  

• Robert Rauschenberg
  

• Claes Oldenberg
  

• Annette Messanger (works from the 1970's/80's)
  

These artists work conceptually with quotidian themes or use everyday materials and found objects.

For those students presenting, please focus on the artist (bio, historical context, practise, examples of work) rather than the theme per se... we will discuss this more next week.

A longer list is being posted to the resources link on the right for your perusal.