4 Exhibitions I will visit

Wednesday 8th December
Nobrow book launch and signing, with Ben Newman and Bjorn Lie
The two Bristol based illustrators will be joining forces to celebrate the publication of their respective new books, both published by Nobrow Press.

30th November - 24th December
Santa Claus vs The Martians
A group show full of prints and small scale original works, plus other artist made products. All especially selected to make ideal gifts, and affordably priced.

Arnolfini..Fun with software:
Sat 25 Sept - Sun 21 Nov, 11am - 6pm (exc Mon)

Arnolfini..Status Project:
Sat 25 Sept - Sun 21 Nov (exc Mon) 11am - 6pm

'What should we be teaching professional designers today?

Black= Quotes from reading

Red= my response               

Further reading + researching..

Patrick Chappatte:-Using clean, simple pencil strokes, editorial cartoonist Patrick Chappatte wields globally literate and to-the-point humor on world events - the tragic, the farcical and the absurd
-His simple line delivers pointed jokes
-English, French, German
In all three languages the subtle insightfulness of his cartoons consistently brings humour
-'In a series of witty punchlines, Patrick Chappatte makes a poignant case for the power of the humble cartoon. His projects in Lebanon, West Africa and Gaza show how, in the right hands, the pencil can illuminate serious issues and bring the most unlikely people together.

Maira Kalman:-Maira Kalman's wise, witty drawings have appeared on numberless New Yorker covers, in a dozen children's books, and throughout the pages of the Elements of Style
-Author and illustrator
-Maira Kalman talks about her life and work, from her covers for The New Yorker to her books for children and grown-ups
-uses images for both adults and children- same imagination
-Journals of her life -random, confused

I found that listening to other peoples experiences and jobs within the creative world very interesting. I love the way they used humour within their presentation of their work and informed us of how it all began and how they were inspired. Patrick Chappette's talk was very much political and global, which usually i find it hard to grasp as i switch off to it, but bringing in humour and images made it very interesting and enjoyable. Maira Kalman's talk was very much based on her personal experiences, which i found very interesting in the way she uses images for adults or children and even brings humour to it.

Sustainable Futures!

I have never listened to a podcast before, but i really got a sense of the exhibition Nina Due was describing and informing about. I would particularly like to see the 'Materiality' part of the exhibition to be able to view the works of Christor Fragon, and how he used old parachute material to produce new products by fusing colours together. The whole theme of sustainability is also very interesting and a nice link to all the exhibition sections tieing them together in a complex way.

V&A Fashion in Motion Notes

Giles Deacon

Gareth Pugh

I really like the work of some of the artists who exhibited work here! I have used them as inspiration in some of my past fashion work.

I found this video rather interesting, getting to hear the thoughts about the exhibitions taking place and what they are about, also the fact it was fashion designers i knew of helped me keep concentration and interest.

Photography Reading

Notes on reading:


-Since its invention in 1839, photography has provoked numerous controversies and
sensational trials.
- The photographic image has been at the centre of important ethical-debates and legal questions throughout the 19th and 20th centuries
-Most major photographers have been drawn into legal proceedings or controversies -important repercussions on their careers.
-Ever since 1839, when photography is officially considered to have been invented, photographers-Authority is also exercised through the control of reproduction rights.
-Nowadays, photographic collections - 19th and 20th century work have become financial and historical treasure
troves.
-the right to exploit an image and political policies- why are certain images appreciated -others are censored or prosecuted- distributed in certain circumstances but prohibited in others
-concerned with legal or ethical issues

My Thoughts:

I found this very interesting to read also the examples on the page held very contrasting views. Linking back to previous discussions on situations of what is right and wrong to display as a photograph in a exhibition, there is always going to be mixed views on these! For example the whole issue that arose with Nan Goldin's exhibited photography caused quite an uproar; some people agreeing it was art work, others saying it was unethical as it was children being photographed in an obscene way. Is it classed as pornography? Despite the fact it was her own children this again could bring up the whole arguement in this reading about rights and is it ethical. I personally felt shocked and uncomfortable by these images, which is some artists intentions, but i think theres a very fine line between photography and ethical issues when it comes to children. For example, they do have rights that they may not be able to stand for until they are at an age they understand what is going on and whether they agree with it. On the other hand the the photographers have managed to create the unease they set out to create with these images.
have had to fight for their images to be acknowledged as artistic creations justifying protection by
copyright.
-From the mid 1850’s on -several major philosophical and cultural issues-dealt with in courts of
law.

Vivienne Westwood Reading

Notes on the reading:

Vivienne Westwood- 'The Orb'

 

My thoughts:

This proved the point to me that subject areas within the creative practices element are all very closely linked. The fact that Vivienne Westwood who is not only known as a major fashion designer icon, is in fact also well known for her graphics logo. After reading this piece it seems to me that Westwood is a woman who knows what she wants and what she is doing. She has not only managed to sell her fashion garments and bring herself a well known label within the fashion buisness but she has her own logo that everyone recognises like a 'signature'. The 'Orb' being her most successful logo has helped her get where she is today and given her more identity in the 'art world' showing a range of skills. This has also proved that a simple graphics logo can say alot, and give a whole meaning just from a symbol, letter, or image!

Session notes - Photography

View From Window At le Gras

Britney Spears shocking Paparazzi

I found this session really interesting as i am quite interested in photography, particularly fashion photography. I also have been able to understand the reasons we have photography and the effects it has on people, for example Nan Golding's work  I find is very disturbing and may cause people to feel incomfortable. Looking back on the history of photography and how much it has evolved over the years is amazing!

Definitions..

2012 Logo is revealed

'Lord Coe unveils the logo for the 2012 Olympics in London claiming it is "ambitious, interactive and youth-friendly".'

Following a discussion in the session about this logo i later researched into it to have a look for myself. I personally quite like this logo as i agree with Lord Coe that it is youth friendly. You never know, maybe this logo will catch the attention of more people in 2012, making them become a bigger part of the olympics in london 2012? Ranging from all age groups, bringing the society closer with shared interests. I think it's amazing how a piece of design can do so much to the world we live in.