Contemporary Art – a way to understand the world and ourselves
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Contemporary art wants us to think and feel along new lines. It encourages us to make subjective interpretations, emphasising that we are all entitled to our own take on what art is. But is that possible? How can we interpret a language we often don’t understand? Are there tools that can help a wider museum audience understand the contemporary style and feel included in the discussion?
This digital lecture with art scholar Stefie Goudaki focuses on artworks, artists and artistic expressions that are constantly changing. We focus on perhaps the most characteristic aspects of Western contemporary art today: attempts to capture the zeitgeist, to problematise, discuss, engage and often provoke, by overturning our perception of what art is, and what art ought to be.
Please note that the lecture is held in Swedish.
The lecture will take place online on Zoom. Click here to access the lecture. Please keep your microphone muted during the whole lecture.
Admission free, advance registration required.
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How to participate:
The lecture will take place online on Zoom. You don't need an account or any specific program to join the lecture – all you need to do is CLICK HERE or paste the following link in your browser: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76472841709?pwd=w68XE5JUG1kgQWkVOewrjFbJ064OKz.1. The lecture starts at 6.30 pm, but it is possible to join from 6:15 pm. Please make sure to connect on time. A link will also be posted on the website a few days before the event.
LECTURES ON CONTEMPORARY ART 2024:
Thursday 15 February
Contemporary Art – a way to understand the world and ourselves
Thursday 11 April
The Art of Seeing Art – what is and isn’t art?
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Thursday 30 May
The Megastars of Contemporary Art
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Thursday 12 September
What Is Art Good For?
On contemporary art and art activism
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Thursday 7 November
“Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?”
On representation in art, now and then
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About the series
Lectures on Contemporary Art 2024
The Nordic Watercolour Museum and Friends of The Nordic Watercolour Museum invite you to a series of lectures on the theme of Contemporary Art. Lecturer Stefie Goudaki provides insights into the kind of art that often requires more information than fits inside a frame. Refreshments will be provided by the museum, and there will also be opportunities to continue the discussion. All the lectures are on the main theme but can be enjoyed separately. Welcome to join like-minded art enthusiasts and gain some fascinating insights.
About the lecturer
Stefie Goudaki
Stefie Goudaki is an art scholar educated at Stockholm University, who has been active in the world of art for many years. She is an experienced speaker and a host of engaging, educational lectures on art, visual culture and museum operations.