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Collaborative relationships index
a-n’s Collaborative relationships series exposes the working relationships between artists and the wide range of professionals they collaborate with. Running in its current format since 2008 we now have a rich archive of over thirty articles covering hugely varied projects. Here, some select quotes offer highlights and insights into the nature of collaboration.
Our relationship was honest and open, and [the artists] were endlessly professional and took great initiative and risks, which I greatly respect.Jessica Baum, independent curator, Margate rocks » By commissioning ideas and new works, she in turn took risks with all her artists as the final pieces may or may not have been successful... From the start, Jessica communicated clear expectations and maintained a professional but incredibly personal approach. An honest and open relationship ensued, which we believe to be key when working with artists, rather than a hierarchical structure which we have experienced in the past.Sarah Craske and Stacey Keeler, artists, Margate rocks » When commissioner and artist meet initially, each brings a range of pre-conceived ideas about what the other does - based on knowledge of previous projects, word-of-mouth testimony and social networks. So, on first impressions, I assumed Beacon collaborated with artists to create convivial artworks in rural locations, and I reckon they had me pinned as an artist who used curatorial meta-structures to produce artworks. As it turns out we were both mistaken.Kelly Large, artist, Our name is...
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