Patricia Walsh - Public Art Expert’s Post

"[Walter] Benjamin [1892-1940] distinguishes three different kinds of society... ritualistic or primitive society... what he calls 'high capitalism'; and the third one is the society of mechanical reproduction... In the third period, artworks are mechanically reproduced. Benjamin was thinking particularly of the development of photography and film... The works no longer seem permanent and unique. They are detached from tradition by the new technology. The new technology also destroys their semblance of autonomy, for the relation of art to the forces of production in a society become clear... It would completely change the social function of art." ~ Gillian Rose, Marxist Modernism: Introductory Lectures on the Frankfurt School Critical Theory (Verso, 2024).

Minimal Art: The Critical Perspective by Frances Colpit In this important work, Frances Colpitt chronicles the Minimal art movement of the 1960s. Maintaining the original spirit of the period―enthusiasm for innovation and a passionate commitment to intellectual inquiry―Colpitt provides an excellent documentary history that is both thorough and nonpartisan. Using a metacritical approach that embraces critical writings of the artists themselves, interviews by herself and the others, and a generous sampling of illustrations, Colpitt sets foth the issues and arguments and identifies key concepts that are crucial to an understanding of Minimal art. These include the frequent use of industrial materials and techniques; nonrelational principles of composition; and theoretical issues of scale, presence and thatricality. Also discussed are issues of abstraction, illusion, and reductionism as revealed in the writing and artistic productions of such leading innovators as Frank Stella, Donald Judd, and Robert Morris, among others. An appendix lists major exhibitions and reviews. #books #designbooks #minimalart #library #designstudio #thebranvetica #graphicdesign #brandidentity #brandidentitydesigner

My solo exhibition "Propositions for dis-order" at THK Gallery is up until the 26th of October, 2024. The work engages problems of money (and Blackness), speculation, financial abstractions, time (and risk), (the violence of) value in the context of racial slavery. This body of work turns towards systems and games to consider the depths of the temporal dimension and ontological terror of anti-Blackness. Through strategies such as repetition, fragmentation, seriality and motion, among others, the project opens a space for a critique of systems of knowledge production, history and memory. https://lnkd.in/d969txXm

Call for Entries: THE MANUSCRIPT Send images, full caption, and price information of 2 drawings to hello@thejadeart.com Deadline: November 30 2024 Drawing has always been an intensely imaginative and exploratory medium, offering artists an infinite landscape of discovery. The act of drawing is more than creating lines and shapes—it is a journey into the unknown, where new forms emerge through experimentation with various materials and techniques. It is in this spirit of exploration that The Manuscript: A Drawing Exhibition was conceived in 2017, serving as a platform for artists to express themselves through this versatile medium. Since its inception, The Manuscript has grown, giving rise to two other exhibitions under its creative umbrella: Conformed Divergence and The Inner Form. Each exhibition pushed the boundaries of what drawing could represent, from the abstract to the deeply personal. As we now approach our fourth iteration, it feels fitting and vital to return to the exhibition’s original name, The Manuscript, as it encapsulates the raw, unfiltered process of artistic creation, much like the drafting of a manuscript itself. We welcome submissions that push boundaries of the medium, offering collectors the chance to experience-and acquire-extraordinary works of art that redefine drawing in the contemporary landscape. https://lnkd.in/ewh7mJH4

My book, Shining Art on Light, goes live on Amazon in July. It uses artwork from museums to tell the story of light. There is only simple language and art – no equations, numbers, or graphs. I would be grateful to anyone who would purchase a soft cover or eBook version on Amazon and write a review. I will find a way to thank you. I could give you a pre-release soft cover book now if you are willing to commit. If interested, contact me at jim_dakin@yahoo.com. Thanks. The book description reads as follows: “Shining Art on Light tells the broad and fascinating story of light through the use of art. Artists have an innate understanding of light and are able to convey important concepts visually. This book begins by introducing the science of light with five important concepts, summarized in easily accessible language. The next part discusses many aspects of light that occur in nature, and the final part discusses human inventions involving light. The book concludes with a discussion of time, as relates to light. In total, 58 pieces of art from 8 museums are used to tell the story of light.”

My new article for young artists about the documentation and archives of their art: artXchange Global

🎨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹! 🛠 We’re excited to share the CARFAC National Public Art Toolkit, designed to set a baseline for best practices in public art projects. This resource supports both artists and commissioners with clear standards for contracts and payment. Public art is a collaborative effort requiring the dedication and expertise of professional artists—much like architects and engineers. This Toolkit reflects input from a wide range of stakeholders, including artists, commissioners, and third-party groups, ensuring it meets the needs of the entire public art community. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲: ✔ Glossary of Terms ✔ Contract Recommendations for Artists and Commissioners ✔ Public Art Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule This living document will be regularly updated to stay current with the evolving landscape of public art. Check it out and enhance your public art projects with these essential guidelines linked below! 👇 #PublicArt #CARFAC #ArtToolkit #ArtsBestPractices #ArtInCanada

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The objective of presenting meaning in conceptual art was the last stage of the reductive process of modern visual art. From that point on, conceptual artists use the visual aspect as a supportive illustration for the idea. “Rest Stop” 1987, Quantel Paintbox:

The objective of presenting meaning in conceptual art was the last stage of the reductive process of modern visual art. From that point on, conceptual artists use the visual aspect as a supportive illustration for the idea. “Rest Stop” 1987, Quantel Paintbox: