For some Řehlovice is just a village in Czech Republic. For others it is a universe full of creative experiences. Since 2008 a group of students is traveling each year to Řehlovice in Czech Republic to attend the course on Performance Art conducted by Prof. Marie-Luise Lange and BBB Johannes Deimling. This six days course … Continue reading
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Drogerini – Park die Kunst!
Since 2005 a former drugstore (Drogerie) in Vienna’s 18th district is used as an openspace and artist´s workshop. In 2012 for several months they converted one third of their project room into a public space accessible 24/7. Instead of the art leaving the exhibition room to the public space to reach a larger audience, the public space … Continue reading
A holistic approach to art mediation. Case of study: elmur
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
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
Merging audiences – Artistic scene during cinema feast – Wrocław
On Thursday, 24 July 2014, Wrocław will start celebrating its yearly festival for cinema lovers, as the next edition of the T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday evening. As every year, this film festival, the biggest in Poland, drags thousands of people from the across Poland and Europe to Wrocław. For … Continue reading
Ausschreibung Artist-in-Residence-Programm 2015
IN GERMAN ONLY Das Bundeskanzleramt Österreich stellt in Kooperation mit KulturKontakt Austria 50 Residence‐Stipendien für das Jahr 2015 in Österreich zur Verfügung. Die Einreichungen sind ab sofort bis spätestens 31. Juli 2014 Die Residencies dienen dem Bekanntwerden mit der österreichischen Kunst‐ und Kulturszene und der Kontaktaufnahme zu österreichischen Kunstschaffenden. Ziel ist die Realisierung eines eigenen Projekts. … 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