GLOSSARY An alphabetised index of key words relating to a specific subject or theme; in this case the exhibition Infrastructuralism at La Trobe Art Institute, 6 Feb 17 March, 2018 – Author The writer of a text; Sophia Cai Agatha Gothe-Snape Sydney-based artist who is interested in artistic processes and how context influences the understanding of art and culture. (see Communication) Art That which artists make. Art Speak Also known as International Art English. Describes the language used by the international art community and seen in catalogue essays, press releases and artist statements etc. Often uses pretend words (see Infrastructuralism) Artist A person who makes art. Beauty Irrelevant. Carolyn Eskdale Artist known for creating installations that explore the idea of rooms and interior spaces, and how we perceive (see Everyday) Coffee The one thing that artists and corporate workers share in common. Commercial gallery A commercial gallery describes a for-profit gallery space where artworks are exhibited and sold. Commercial galleries also often represent artists exclusively, meaning they provide opportunities for those artists to exhibit at the gallery regularly. Communication Ways of sending and receiving information by speaking, writing or other forms. Communication methods can include email, letter, dialogue, phone etc. Context Everything. Conceptual Art Art where the idea is more important than the finished work. Conceptual art can look like anything, and be made of anything. Also the reason why contemporary art gets a bad rep.
GLOSSARY An alphabetised index of key words relating to a specific subject or theme; in this case the exhibition Infrastructuralism at La Trobe Art Institute, 6 Feb – 17 March, 2018 Author The writer of a text; Sophia Cai Agatha Gothe-Snape Sydney-based artist who is interested in artistic processes and how context influences the understanding of art and culture. (see Communication) Art That which artists make. Art Speak Also known as International Art English. Describes the language used by the international art community and seen in catalogue essays, press releases and artist statements etc. Often uses pretend words (see Infrastructuralism) Artist A person who makes art. Beauty Irrelevant. Carolyn Eskdale Artist known for creating installations that explore the idea of rooms and interior spaces, and how we perceive (see Everyday) Coffee The one thing that artists and corporate workers share in common. Commercial gallery A commercial gallery describes a for-profit gallery space where artworks are exhibited and sold. Commercial galleries also often represent artists exclusively, meaning they provide opportunities for those artists to exhibit at the gallery regularly. Communication Ways of sending and receiving information by speaking, writing or other forms. Communication methods can include email, letter, dialogue, phone etc. Context Everything. Conceptual Art Art where the idea is more important than the finished work. Conceptual art can look like anything, and be made of anything. Also the reason why contemporary art gets a bad rep.
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