Welcome by Marko Daniel This study day explores some of the issues raised by the Rodchenko and Popova exhibition, including the relationship between art and every day life in post-war Russian constructivist art.
Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art London, The Gallery 70 Cowcross Street London
Re-appraising the Neo-Georgian 1880-1970
An International Conference organised by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, English Heritage, The Open University and the Twentieth Century Society.
Convened by Dr Julian Holder, English Heritage & Dr Elizabeth McKellar, Open University.
Paul Ranogajec, Beaux-Arts Urbanism and the Neo-Georgian in New York City
Re-appraising the Neo-Georgian 1880-1970 An International Conference organised by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, English Heritage, The Open University and the Twentieth Century Society. From Day 2, Session 3
Derek Nisbet - an audio-visual installation responding to Raymond Mason's 'Belsen Head' (1945). Interviewed by Richard Elms at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Coventry, February 2011.
Curators speak of the history and use of the YSP and the Estate. Helen Pheby speaks of previous exhibitions and installations, and the use of the land as space.
Simon Wallace, Director of Hepworth Wakefield and Frances Guy, Head of Exhibitions give an introductory talk about the new opening of the YSP, the work of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, and the collections and acquisitions on display. A collaboration between the Henry Moore Institute, the Open University, the Hepworth Wakefield and YSP.
Introduction by Penelope Curtis of films shown, and discussion of work of Hepworth and Moore at Tate Britain. Penelope Curtis, Director Tate Britain, Chris Stevens Head of Displays & Curator Modern British Art Tate Britain A collaboration between the Henry Moore Institute, the Open University, the Hepworth Wakefield and YSP
Curators speak of the sculpture work of the artists on display in the Longside Gallery. Artists include Karla Black, Becky Beasley, Claire Barkley, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth. Created in collaboration with the Henry Moore Institute, the Hepworth Wakefield, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park - Longside Gallery and the Arts Council of Great Britain.
Paganism is a new religion with ancient roots. In this talk Graham Harvey introduces the influences and contexts of contemporary Pagan life. He examines the dynamic tension between esoteric and animistic sources that influence different kinds of Paganism. This talk introduced a film by Olivia Plender about intentional communities celebrating nature.
This panel discussion, in collaboration with the Open University, explores Terry Smith’s book Contemporary Art: World Currents (Laurence King, 2011). It was part of a launch for the book given by Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery. Speakers include: art historians Terry Smith, Anthony Downey and Leon Wainwright, and Tessa Jackson, OBE, Director of the Institute for International Visual Arts (inIVA, London).
This recording was made on the occasion of the exhibition Aubrey Williams: Atlantic Fire, at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, from 15 January to 11 April, 2010, and played on an audio loop for visitors alongside the display. Aubrey Williams: Atlantic Fire was curated by Reyahn King (Director of Art Galleries, National Museums Liverpool) and Leon Wainwright (Dept. of Art History, The Open University).
Paganism is a new religion with ancient roots. In this talk Graham Harvey introduces the influences and contexts of contemporary Pagan life. He examines the dynamic tension between esoteric and animistic sources that influence different kinds of Paganism. This talk introduced a film by Olivia Plender about intentional communities celebrating nature.
This recording was made on the occasion of the exhibition Aubrey Williams: Atlantic Fire, at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, from 15 January to 11 April, 2010, and played on an audio loop for visitors alongside the display. Aubrey Williams: Atlantic Fire was curated by Reyahn King (Director of Art Galleries, National Museums Liverpool) and Leon Wainwright (Dept. of Art History, The Open University).