Bachelor of Fine Arts Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Department
Art, Department of
College
Watkins College of Art
First Advisor
Judy Bullington
Abstract
The popular sentiment in curation among contemporary British art institutions has emphasized the attempt to reconcile with the divide between public art and art presented in institutions. The globalization of Britain in contemporary times has led to the wide dissemination of shows curated by British institutions. The location artwork is exhibited can change the reception and interaction with the work. Artists who use their work as a means of activism can benefit from the perception of a global audience. The question arises as to how impactful activism art can be when exhibited within the contemporary institution versus when it is exhibited outside of the institution. In order to examine art within and outside the institution, particularly in regards to installation art, the work of Cornelia Parker and Céline Condorelli will be explored. Looking at these artists through the lens of Jurgen Habermas’s notion of the public sphere can help reveal how contemporary curation can use artwork to create dialogue between the work and the space it resides in.
Recommended Citation
Curtis, Bridget, "Presenting and Curating Contemporary Installation Art; The Work of Cornelia Parker and Céline Condorelli" (2023). Bachelor of Fine Arts Theses. 1.
https://repository.belmont.edu/bfa_theses/1
