curating final proposal

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This week’s materials and study have granted me a variety of insights into contemporary art’s evolving landscape, placing particular emphasis on integrating digital and conceptual strategies into curatorial practice. These discussions follow the general changes in society driven by digital innovation and academic rigour in how they present the evolution of art curation to embrace […]

Regarding recent readings of the ‘educational turn’ taken by curatorial practice of contemporary art, that these ideas particularly resonate with the interests of my own research, namely how artistic spaces can double as transformative environments for education. My proposal entails promoting audience interaction and participation in exhibitions to enhance their educational value, which aligns well […]

As Foster articulated in his critical scrutiny of the complexity of community engagement in contemporary art in The Artist as Ethnographer, we can observe a subtle interplay between artists, community groups, and institutional frameworks. He criticises how artists’ superficiality in interacting with communities can potentially reinforce rather than challenge ethnographic authority, a perspective that he […]

‘Non-classical time’ can be activated by curatorial practices through the disruption of traditional narratives and engagement of audiences in installations that disregard linear time. Some ways that exhibitions can achieve this is by immersion, through the use of technology like Virtual Reality (VR), by the juxtaposition of different eras’ artworks, or by thematic curation around periodicity […]

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This blog series explores contemporary art and curatorial practices, presenting rich accounts of exhibitions and reflective engagements with theoretical frameworks. Although the series merges observation with theory, a deeper analysis and a broader engagement with contemporary art theory could enhance its critical stance.   Introduction to Curatorial Practices Smith’s (2017) Mapping the Contexts of Contemporary […]

‘Ephemeral’ refers to activities or artworks that are transient, meaning that they only exist for a brief time. These forms of artworks are often designed to leave a lasting impact on a person’s memory or transformation, rather than relying on simple physical permanence. Examples of these art forms include performance art, such as Marina Abramović’s […]

Following my engagement with this week’s literature, I have concluded that four key aspects must be implemented to promote a new vision for contemporary art. These are as follows:   Community Engagement and Learning The organisation emphasises the need to create opportunities for community engagement and learning by promoting collective reflection and evaluation. This method […]