Richard Misrach

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Landscape and the Sublime-week 6
'Untitled' (2002) Richard Misrach



Richard Misrach's photography reflects the concept of the Sublime, from the Enlightenment.


Research Misrach's work by reading about his intentions, and also by looking at the work. Then answer the following questions;


1. What and when was the Enlightenment?
2. Define the concept of the Sublime.
3. How did the concept of the Sublime come out of the Enlightenment thought?
4. Discuss the subject matter, and aesthetic (look) of Misrach's work to identify the Sublime in his work. Add some more images.
5. Identify some other artists or designers that work with ideas around the Sublime, from the Enlightenment era as well as contemporary artists.
6. How does Misrach's photography make you feel? Does it appeal to your imagination?
7. Add a Sublime image of your choice to your blog, which can be Art or just a Sublime photograph.

The Diamond Skull

Week 4- Damien Hirst and the diamond skull.
As we will be at Noho Marae at Awataha in week 4, this blog question is for week 4 and week 5.Research the art work of Damien Hirst, in particular his work 'For the love of God'(2008), a diamond encrusted skull.Discuss how Hirst's persona and work relate to the Renaissance concepts of Mercantillism and the (increased) status of the artist.
Posted by Julia at 1:52 AM
Labels: Damien Hirst, diamond encrusted skull, For the love of God, Mercantillism, status of the artist.

Leaf Litter

Week 3- Fiona Hall's work and Mercantillism

' Leaf Litter' (1999-2003)

'Tender' (2003-05)










Fiona Hall's contemporary work relates to the Renaissance concept of Mercantillism.

Research the two examples; 'Tender'(2003-05) and 'Leaf Litter'(1999-2003) to explain how they relate to this concept. First define mercantillism and explain how it has developed since the Renaissance. For each work you will need to describe the shape, form and materials of the work, and explain the ideas behind each example.

These works were part of an art show titled 'Force Field' which can be viewed in one of the exhibition spaces on Youtube - Part Three: Fiona Hall: Force Field.

Triennial Post

wednesday, february 24, 2010

Week One - Auckland Triennial 2010

Mahmoud Bakhshi, Tulips Rise from the Blood of the Nation's Youth, 2008,
neon, tin, wood, plastic, electric engines, courtesy of the artist and
Khastoo Gallery, Los Angeles

'Last Ride in a Hot Air Balloon' is the title for the 2010 4th Auckland triennial
which is on show from 12 March - 20 June. Watch the video of the curator,
Natasha Conland discussing the art show.
Youtube conland348. MP4
Use the information from the video and
on the Triennial website to answer the following questions;

1.What are the themes behind the title "Last ride...' for the Auckland triennial?
2. What does a curator of an exhibition do?
3. Which countries are represented in this year's triennial?
4. Is Auckland the only country to have a triennial? Are there other similar art shows?
5. Name 4 artists who will be showing work in the show.
6. Select an artist's work from the website, copy the work to your blog and write a short
comment on what the work is, and what it represents.(Reference your sources)
7. Comment on why you find this work interesting, how does it relate to your own interests?