Artistic Lives: An Inquiry into Contemporary Art Theories and Practices

Artistic Lives: An Inquiry into Contemporary Art Theories and Practices
Deadline: 09 Jul 2019
Time: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm, Sat and Sun every week from 16 Jul 2019
DOCLAB
No. 11, sub-lane 12, lane 378 Thuy Khue, Hanoi

From DOCLAB:

Art is not only about skills but also about life. This course invites you to learn theories and practices of contemporary art through the life and works of some of the world’s most prominent artists – whose choices, whose social circumstances they must negotiate with, and whose possibilities would inspire you. The course helps you appreciate art, bring knowledge so you can understand and navigate yourself in the art world. Furthermore, it is also helpful and touching with examples of how to solve problems in different aspects of life. In addition to discussing with the facilitators, you will also get to talk to artists who are practicing arts in Vietnam and go on a field trip.

* Participants: For art enthusiasts or practitioners
Venue: Hanoi DocLab, No. 11, sub-lane 12, lane 378 Thuy Khue, Hanoi
Time: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm, Sat and Sun every week from 16 Jul 2019 (10 sessions in total).

* How to register: Sign up via this link. Deadline for application: 09 Jul 2019. The class is limited to 14-17 participants. Fee: 3,000,000 VND (three millions VND)

For those who joined DOCLAB’s workshops, or have DOCLAB member card, or are students, the fee is 2,500,000 VND (two millions five hundreds VND).

* Program:
– Western/American art movements/practices: neo-expressionism, conceptual art, performance art, video art, contemporary dance.
– Preserve and develop traditional arts: hát xẩm in Vietnam and Cuban music in the 50s
– Art organizations: art market, museums, fairs, prizes, schools, magazines
– Definition and theoretical perspective: modernity, contemporary, moral, politics, aesthetics, governance, equality
– Artists: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ai Weiwei, Marina Abramovic, Bill Viola, Pina Bausch, Ha Thi Cau, Buena Vista Social Club

* Facilitators
Phung Ha Thanh: Phung Ha Thanh is a researcher on education, aesthetics and creativity. Her doctoral thesis at the Michigan State University, USA, looked into creative paths in the modern world.

Ngo Thi Thanh: Ngo Thanh is a curator, literature, film and art critic. After completing her master’s thesis on the novels and films of M. Duras in association with gender research and psychoanalysis at Hanoi National University of Education, she spends her time reading, observing and experimenting with contemporary art.

//Photos: Ha Thanh and Linh San.//

Translated by Hanoi Grapevine