Tag Archives: Ann Hamilton
Teaching with Contemporary Art
Transformation and Distortion
Teaching with Contemporary Art
Transformation and Distortion
Two of my classes begin a new unit where students are asked to work with the themes of distortion and transformation. Especially for teens, the idea of transformation- of the self, objects, symbols, even the meaning of words- is an attractive proposal. Add the multiple implications associated with distortion and it becomes the kind of field day you really want in a classroom.
Ink: Notes on the Contemporary Print
Ink | Full Circle: Ann Hamilton’s Recent Editions
Ink: Notes on the Contemporary Print
Ink | Full Circle: Ann Hamilton’s Recent Editions
Ann Hamilton’s work is founded on the idea of the line – both in its material form as thread, fiber, and hair; and its conceptual form in written and drawn …
Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible
The Shifting Aura of Contemporary Art
Art21 William Kentridge: Anything is Possible
The Shifting Aura of Contemporary Art
As a research artist and digital media Ph.D student, I am constantly challenged to reflect critically upon the nature of the various forms which are emerging in contemporary artistic practices. …
Teaching with Contemporary Art
Expanding the Definition(s): Some Days Are Easier Than Others
Teaching with Contemporary Art
Expanding the Definition(s): Some Days Are Easier Than Others
Many thanks to those who have helped get the Teaching with Contemporary Art column off to a smooth start! Recently, a few friends and colleagues have mentioned (even e-mailed) about …