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Outcomes and issues
The final Future forecast publication presents an overview of this research and publishing programme's findings themed around: Identifying the 'new practices' model, Valuing peer networks, Redefining public accountability, Supporting locations and community, New 'brand image' for artists. With contributions from Manick Govinda, Mark Gubb, Rohini Malik Okon, Becky Shaw, Martin Vincent and Sara Wajid.
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Future forecast June 2006
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To mark our 25th anniversary year, in May 2005 we embarked on the Future forecast research and publishing programme. Through collection of evidence in the form of interviews and the associated debates, our aim was to identify some of the significant issues for artists and their practice and by doing so, play our part in forecasting the infrastructure that will best support the next generation of artists. Read on…
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Future environments for artists’ practice
Our challenge as a community is to question what is being done in our name whilst also adopting frameworks for open dialogue that are sufficiently dynamic to counter generalized assumptions about artists. Read on…
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Continuous practice for a 21st Century artist
Becky Shaw explores the dangers of the concept of ‘continuous practice’ and gives thought to the key factors that enable longevity if artists choose it. Read on…
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To come in close
Rohini Malik Okon on contemporary artists who invite their audience to get closer. Read on…
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Unacknowledged legislators?
Manick Govinda on the relationship between artist and society. Read on…
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Climate change
S Mark Gubb on the economic and ecological implications of artists’ practice. Read on…
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Potent spaces or vanity publishing
'Artists’ Books: Potent Spaces for unusual voices or vanity publishing for the favoured few?' Presentation by Sara Wajid, first published in November 2005 on the Future forecast: Curated space online think-tank. Read on…
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An appetite for change in the visual arts: recommendations
Evidence-based recommendations on: Identifying the ‘new practices’ model, Valuing peer networks, Redefining public accountability, Supporting location and community and New ‘brand image’ for artists. Read on…
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