Introduction – Every single detail matters If we understand art mediation as “a strategy to build up a bridge between a specific work of art and its audiences”[1], therefore enhancing the opportunity to facilitate understanding of a particular artwork, it is not difficult to conclude that every specific work of art needs to be analysed … Continue reading
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City – Inflammatory state – two months after SURVIVAL Art Review
It’s been almost two months since the meetings of partner organisations and learners attended together in Wrocław, Poland, during the 12th edition of the SURVIVAL Art Review. SURVIVAL is organised each year in a different space, which always shapes the theme and character of it. This year, artists and lecturers were asked to refer to … Continue reading
“I don’t get it! Could you help me?”
Mediation instruments for contemporary art in public space: a debate-workshop with Allan Siegel at Aquamediale IX. “I do not get it!” sure you have heard it while in front of a contemporary art piece. Indeed contemporary art can be sometimes a bit “cryptic” as its message is mostly contained within a plastic materialisation of complex … Continue reading
When art needs no words to talk (Part I): the context factor
When public art needs no words to talk it is because it is able to create an impact by itself. From object to emotion, from concept to captured and materialised idea. But what makes a work of art in the public space a remarkable piece? What are the secrets to connect with wider audiences? Along … Continue reading
The New Rules of Public Art
Originally posted on Public Art Now:
Demand new rules for public art now! An organisation born in Bristol, UK, Situations reimagines what public art can be and where and when it can take place. We like to think and reflect on what happens when the spark of an idea is lit. We test out new…
Art in the underground – Call for submissions
NGBK is Calling! NGBK in Berlin (Germany) has opened its yearly international open art competition, this 2014 under the motto: “What is outside?” A call for site-specific art works in and around Berlin Underground stations on the U5 line between Tierpark and Hönow. Aim The call for submissions to the international open art competition „What … Continue reading
“City – Inflammatory State” – Survival Art Review is coming up!
The opening of the 12th edition of the SURVIVAL Art Review will take place in less than a month! On 27 June at 7 p.m., art will take over the abandoned building of the Faculty of Pharmacy of Wrocław Medical University in ul. Grodzka 9 in Wrocław. The motto of the 12th “City – Inflammatory … Continue reading
Urban Design Word-a-day- Landmark
Originally posted on Urban Design Collective:
Urban Design Collective (UDC) is a non-profit organization that works as a collaborative platform for professionals from the fields of Architecture, Urban Design/ Planning to promote livable and sustainable cities through community engagement. Visit their website to learn more about urban design – http://www.urbandesigncollective.org Urban Design Collective View original post Continue reading
Culture and Urban Space: Call for papers and art projects
Call for texts and artistic projects: Culture and Urban Space Deadline: June 6, 2014 For the publication of issue #65 the digital journal InterArtive will publish a special issue dedicated to diverse aspects of the current discussion about Culture and Urban Space. We invite theorists, critics, curators and artists who work on the subject to participate. As a … Continue reading
Media Architecture Biennale 2014 – Award Call
The Media Architecture Biennale 2014 brings together people and organisations that work with media and the built environment: With media facades, with urban screens and with buildings that communicate – be it with colourful LEDs, flashing light bulbs, or with heat-sensitive concrete that ’freezes’ the shadows of passers-by. This year the Media Architecture Biennale 2014 will take … Continue reading