Wednesday afternoon 14th August, third discussion around the issues of art, science, environment, monitoring, CO2. Andrew Patrizio started us off by taking us back to Renaissance Florence. His summer reading had been Michael Baxandall's Painting and Experience in 15th Century Italy. In that he found a description of the particular characteristics of the mercantile mind,... Continue Reading →
Here and There
There have been a couple of interesting pieces in the New York Times focused on the work of activist ecological and environmental artists (thanks to members of the ecoartnetwork for highlighting these), Maya Lin’s ‘Here and There’ at Pace Gallery Natalie Jeremijenko: the artist who talks with fishes
Ever wondered what EcoArt SoFla does?
Mary Jo Aagerstoun asked for this trailer for a film about Eco Art South Florida to be shared - it's part of fundraising to support Eco Art (now more than 20 projects on the ground). It's a pretty cool organisation which is making a big impact in an area with an amazing ecosystem being torn up by developers.
Spirited discussions Pt. 2
Sat. 10th August. We dug back into the question of the role of the artist, in particular working with other disciplines such as scientists and public engagement professionals. The discussion highlighted a couple of slippages: one towards science and another towards public engagement. These are points of blurring – things that the artist might be... Continue Reading →
Creative Nature: arts, nature and seeing places differently
New publication from Creative Scotland for the Year of Natural Scotland - highlights projects funded through Creative Scotland grants.
Be Strong Like Two People: Learning from Elders
ayr converses is pleased to invite you to Be Strong Like Two People: Learning from Elders. Gavin Renwick will give a presentation on his experience of working with elders in the Canadian North West Territories 6-9pm Thursday 22nd August 2013 in Ayr Auld Kirk Hall KA7 1TT. Please RSVP info@ayrconverses.org.uk if you'd like to attend.... Continue Reading →
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