Contemporary arts in the Natural History Museum London: symbiosis and disruption
The Natural History Museum’s contemporary arts programme is described and discussed, in particular the developments since 2006. The various models of engaging with artists and the rationale behind the resulting exhibitions and displays are explained in more detail. Artists who have created new works...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sissa Medialab
2009-06-01
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| Series: | JCOM: Journal of Science Communication |
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| Online Access: | http://jcom.sissa.it/archive/08/02/Jcom0802%282009%29C01/Jcom0802%282009%29C02/Jcom0802%282009%29C02.pdf |
| Summary: | The Natural History Museum’s contemporary arts programme is described and discussed, in particular the developments since 2006. The various models of engaging with artists and the rationale behind the resulting exhibitions and displays are explained in more detail. Artists who have created new works enabled through the programme include Mark Dion, choreographer Siobhan Davies, Tania Kovats, Tessa Farmer, Dan Harvey and Heather Ackroyd. |
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| ISSN: | 1824-2049 |