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Categorised: Queer British Art, Working Class British Art
Tagged: Queer British Art, Working Class British Art
What is the art history canon? It is the standard, a hierarchy, the reference point against which quality in art is measured. The canon lays claims to timelessness, to an impeccable quality which transcends time and place which has been chosen by people of privilege to bestow privilege on others. Artists who have entered the canon have entered history and queer, working-class artists have historically been omitted from the canon.
The opportunities museums and galleries offer, whether that be exhibition, acquisition or through events, are canon-forming and it is key arts professionals understand their position in shaping art history. This conference has two aims in mind; firstly how do we ensure the canon represents a plurality of voices and secondly how can we redress the balance and create a platform for queer and working-class artists.
Speakers
We are delighted to be joined by Dr. John Walter, is a visual artist working across a diverse range of media including painting, moving image, installation and curating and Ajamu X, a photographic artist, scholar, archive curator and radical sex activist best known for his imagery that challenges dominant ideas around black masculinity, gender, sexuality, and representation of black LGBTQ people in the United Kingdom.
Alongside we will have seven papers from speakers who responded to our open call.
Other information
This event is a collaboration between the Queer British Art Network and Working Class British Art Network and will foreground transdisciplinary discourse.
if you have any questions, please do contact [email protected]
Reserve your place in person at The Whitworth here.
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Artwork created by Dr. John Walter
