Abstract
This paper explores artistic practice and the ways in which it may influence feminist curation in museums and galleries. Through a discussion of the immersive studio visits following the artistic practice of five women artists - Elizabeth Alexander, Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez, MaPó Kinnord, Mary Mattingly and Juha Moon - we discuss the actions artists take that may direct feminist curation. Susanne Langer suggested that “the philosophy of art requires the standpoint of the artist to test the power of its concepts.” This paper looks at artistic practice generally, and these artists studio practices specifically, to test the concept of feminist curation. Artistic practice is an artist’s approach to their work such as the use of materials and techniques, as well as the ways in which they are situated in the world. What directs their daily life? Who influences their work? Where does their motivation spring from? The ripple effect of artistic practice is the interaction of those who engage in the work, often at museums and galleries. Curators and other museum personnel may benefit from this discussion as they look for ways to reimagine curation using a feminist framework. This paper is from a study to be published as Reimagining Feminist Curation through the Artistic Practices of Contemporary Women Artists.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Feminist Curation, Artistic Practice, Museums and Galleries, Artists
