Exhibition Making
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- PRO315
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Engelsk / norsk.
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Supplementary semester information
The act of exhibiting is an integral component of artistic practice, deeply rooted in the longstanding tradition of art appreciation through curated displays. Since the early 20th century, artists and artist collectives have spearheaded groundbreaking avant-garde exhibitions and projects, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of art. This marked a departure from established norms of presentation that artists employed to introduce their creative works. Beyond the formalities of putting artwork on show there is an operational apparatus with various protagonists ensuring the functioning of the contemporary art world. Decisions regarding location, layout, and architectural interventions have gained increasing significance in supporting curatorial perspectives. At the same time we find the exhibition venue has nowadays evolved into a site for artistic production, reference, and reciprocal interaction, all while its connotationn continuously changes in correspondence with the wider field of cultural activity.
The aim of this course is to engage students in an exploration of if and how publicly exhibiting or displaying work inherently entails strategic relationships.
When we examine the intricacies of select thematic exhibitions in specific venues, such as HKW Berlin, it becomes pertinent to contemplate the existence of an "Aesthetic of Artistic Research,¿ as Dieter Lesage suggests. The public appearances of research-driven art and art-led research projects often extend beyond the confines of art institutions or curated exhibitions, leading to engagement with social and political organizations, non-governmental entities, selforganized and activist environments, as well as computational platforms and hubs. This prompts considerations regarding the role and identity of the institutional framework, questions of agency, social responsibility, and the aspect of embedded artistic research within larger research units, which may or may not be artistic.
We will delve into the reciprocal relationship between exhibitions and publications, pondering the feasibility ofrendering art exhibitions intelligible for different audiences. Also, we will discuss how exhibitions invariably serve as reflections on various histories, including parallel modernities, spatial trends, institutional critique, and other democratic considerations that inform the evolution of curatorial design.
To foster a cohesive approach to exhibition practice, students will be encouraged to engage in the presentation of both individual and group works. A common exhibition project will serve as a space of reflection and social interaction that goes hand in hand with participation and mediation.
Teachers: David Rych (responsible for the course) and Luz Sanchez Cardona. Guest teacher TBC
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
- Gain practical and conceptual understanding of the practice of exhibition-making
Skills:
- Critically analyze various exhibition practices
- Gain practical skills in relation to exhibition production
General Competence:
- Gain competence and autonomy in relation to exhibition-making.
Full-time/Part-time
Fulltid.
Full time.
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Completion of Meme 301 Introduction to Textiles: Weave; and/or Textile Matters 1 and/or Textile Matters 2; Make a Mark; or Idea to Artwork (at KMD BA level); And/or completion of a¿practice-based BA (ideally including textiles)¿elsewhere + KMD Textiles Access Course.
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Students are introduced to relevant formats and approaches through lectures, readings, presentations, tutorials, and/or project work.
Methods may include:
- Project development
- Individual research
- Group work
- Lectures
- Presentations
- Group discussions
- Tutorials
- Assigned readings
- Writing exercises.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Grading Scale
Bestått / ikkje bestått.
Pass / fail.