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a-n Collections
As part of the publishing programme that marks a-n's 25th year we launched the a-n Collections series. Including anthologies of selected articles from the a-n archive contextualised by new commentary, and new themed texts selected by guest editors, a-n Collections examine and analyse the 'why, what and how' of artists' practice.
We welcome ideas and proposals for future a-n Collections.
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Artists and curators talking
Reports and summary resulting from a programme of dynamic, practice-led discussions on hospitality, space and contemporary art making, researched and directed by artist, curator and writer Sonya Dyer and jointly commissioned by a-n and Axis.Series titles
Impact of networking
Second part of Jane Watt's review of the Networking Artists' Networks (NAN) initiative, which aims to qualify NAN's key principles, identify outcomes and highlight areas for future development.
See also part one of Jane Watt's review: Reflections on networking.
View the publication pdf or read the complete set of articles below.
Reflections on networking
Anthology of reflections by artists who have experienced NAN, edited by Jane Watt as part of her review of the NAN initiative. Includes specially commissioned article 'Creative connections' by Susannah Silver, alongside articles from the a-n archive illuminated by Vox box interviews with artists involved in NAN activities.
See also part two of Jane Watt's review: Impact of networking.
View the publication as a pdf or read the complete set of articles below.
Beyond the UK
For the fourth in the a-n Collections series, Chris Brown selects texts from the a-n Magazine archive which address and explore the impact of international experiences on artists’ practice.
View the publication pdf or read the complete set of articles below.
ten two zero zero five
The third in the a-n Collections series, Deborah Smith explores modes of dissemination for contemporary cultural practices.
Includes introduction from guest editor Smith, and article contributions from William Davies, Maria Fusco, Adam Sutherland, Sally O’Reilly, Sacha Craddock and Rob Wilson.
View the publication pdf or read the complete set of articles below.
Shifting practice
The second in the a-n Collections series, guest edited by John Beagles and Paul Stone, takes the artist-led initiative as its starting point.
Includes introduction by Beagles and Stone and articles from Ruth Claxton, Springhill Institute, Deborah Jackson, Peter Suchin and Susannah Thompson.
View the publication pdf or read the complete set of articles below.
Collaborative relationships
For the first in the a-n Collections series, we asked Rohini Malik Okon to select from a range of interview-based articles first published in a-n Magazine 2003/05 that explore the mutuality of working relationships between artists and organisations.
In her introduction she considers what the material tells us about artists' working relationships and how visual arts practice is best supported.
View the publication pdf or read the complete set of articles below.
Sustaining the arts in a harsh climate
A selection of Practical guides, Toolkits, features and commentaries offering advice and support to artists and organisations in the current funding climate.