Current and archived a-n publications
a-n's publications provide a one-stop shop for the latest thinking on artists practice, designed to inform and inspire you whether you’re teaching, mentoring or advising.
Rather than asking what a biennial represents, it may be worthwhile to shift the emphasis of the question and examine how it represents. That is: How is it experienced?
It would seem that politics has taken centre stage in contemporary art. Subscribers read on…
Publication in html, a-n Collections April 2007
a-n's publications tackle the tough issues around arts practice and the policies that affect them. What is an artist’s position in society? Can art instigate change? Can we be global and ethical? Are diversity policies inherently flawed? … Read on…
Shortcut topic, a-n.co.uk October 2008
Showcase of the best art and design graduate shows. Includes updates from six of last year's bloggers and from four graduating artists that featured in a-n's Degree show supplement 1998 publication who review their progress.
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Text-only version of Debra Savages case study-based research into the realities of professional artistic practice. Read on…
Feature (resource), Research papers December 2006
Do your students or mentees often ask about the practical side of being an artist? Use these publications to point them in the right… Read on…
Shortcut topic, a-n.co.uk March 2008
Updated for 2008 Research papers, Indexing intelligence is a listing with live weblinks of accessible 'facts and figures', research studies, conference reports, publications and other resources that are pertinent to all those working in the visual arts, compiled and edited by Sheena Etches and Terri Harris.
Sections on Public policy, Artists' contemporary practice, Location & community, Networks and professional development.
Text-only version of a-n Research paper: Art work in 2007 with live weblinks. Read on…
Feature (resource), Research papers March 2008
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a-n Magazine October 2008
Keep up to date with exhibitions, events and the latest opportunities in a-n Magazine; check out facts and figures on paid opportunities for artists in Art work in 2007; and know where to look for a comprehensive list of data research tools… Read on…
Shortcut topic, a-n.co.uk March 2008