Art in public space art as public space and art in the public interest (Radius of Art)
Channel: Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Date: 2012-02-10

Art in public space, art as public space, and art in the public
interest

Wednesday, 8th, 11.45 -- 13.00
Large Auditorium 1

The forum examines approaches adopted by artists who, on pragmatic and
theoretical levels, have taken discursive positions in the realm of art developed
outside museums and galleries. Here, (art) concepts will be clarified, with
the further aim of comparing historical and contemporary practices. Different
modes of fostering meaning with regard to art in public space, art as public
space, and art in the public interest ("New Genre Public Art") will be analysed.
In the light of contemporary, currently salient practices of so-called art in the
public interest, discussions should also consider the correlations (or contingencies)
formulated by Walter Benjamin between a "correct" tendency and the
quality of artistic work. This raises questions about the methods for evaluating
art as articulated outside places explicitly set aside for art.
Speakers:
Helmut Draxler (Merz Academy, Stuttgart)
Jimmie Durham (Visual Artist, Berlin/Rome)
Ray McKenzie (Glasgow School of Art, UK)
Moderator:
Gertrud Sandqvist (Dean, Malmö Art Academy/Lund University)
Concept/Coordination:
Jürgen Bock (Maumaus School of Visual Arts, Lisbon)