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An invaluable archive of a-n's inspiring publications and critical research, exposing the 'why, what and how' of artist's practice, with an emphasis on artist-led activity and diversity of practice across the UK. Packed with thorough analyses and decisive debate exposing the diversity and complexity of artists' practice now and in the future.
Current and archive a-n publications including a-n Magazine, a-n Collections and Research papers.
Edited by Chris Sharratt and with contributions from Francis McKee, Contemporary Art Society, Leo Fitzmaurice and Rachel Goodyear plus a selection of 2012 graduating artists. Online now in pdf and flip book formats Read on »
How did artists’ livelihoods and practices fare in 2011, a year in which cuts across the arts, further and higher education and the rest of the public sector began to bite? New Research paper Read on »
Chien-Wei Chang has witnessed much change in recent years. In 2011, after eleven years of uncertainty and temporary visas he was granted UK Nationality. He also moved from London to the seaside town of Bournemouth - a very different environment in which to work. Frances Lord reports »
Towards its contribution to the ArtWorks programme, Navigator has developed this bibliography with the intention of identifying and presenting a range of available resources for artists working in participatory settings. Read on»
Dany Louise's report 'Ladders for development’ argues that the visual arts sector should pull together and support small visual arts organisations cut by Arts Council England because they "punch above their weight" and provide vital development of future artists. Six months on, Louise interviews these arts organisations again, to find out how they’ve fared and what their futures hold. Read on »
Ladders for development - Impact of Arts Council England funding cuts on practice-led organisations (May 2011). Read on »
A selection of Practical guides, Toolkits, features and commentaries offering advice and support to artists and organisations in the current funding climate. Read on »
Read the May 2012 issue here »
Features include #copyrightgreyareas and Pinterest; Ladders organisations to close plus Artists’ fund announced in News; Artists taking the lead project ~flow is this month's Collaborative relationships; Do social media-led projects challenge traditional models of participation? in Debate; Big picture is Annie Carpenter; Plus Degree shows guide 2012 with this issue.
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a-n's publications are edited by a host of remote and office based staff from across the art world. Read on »