Does art get in the way of social change or can it be used as a vehicle for social change? Can art contribute to social change at all or is it hindered by the fact that it is called "Art" in the first place?
These are some of the issues we discussed in the post-lecture seminar. With relation to "Sci-fi Hot Tub" we considered the affect of an art work in a social environment i.e Kielder reservoir, as opposed to the white walled gallery setting. In the discussion Neil suggested that although the art work "lost something" in the gallery space, it also allowed for a new critical perception.
How did you feel about Neil's work? What draws you to his work- the spiritual utopian aspect, the aesthetic documentation or the social engagement within a more public realm.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment