The Gwangju Biennale hosts second edition of International Curator Course from August 9 to September 5. The International Curator Course, will take place in Gwangju, Korea and it will be parallel with the 8th Gwangju Biennale. It will offer ample opportunities to better explore one of the most talked-about events in the art world. The visiting professor for this year’s course will be Dan Cameron, an internationally acclaimed curator and writer from New York. More information about him can be found here.
Deadline: 4/5/2010
In addition to Mr. Cameron, six renowned curators from different continents will be lecturing at the course and helping students gain both hands-on experience and academic knowledge through the in-depth training program.
This year’s course will deal with some of the hottest discourses in the contemporary art and visual culture, such as the emergence of market dominance and the decline of criticism, the diversification and generalization of public art, the rise of visual images and the fall of word, global scale exhibitions so called the exhibitionists’ exhibition, the relationship of technology and visual art and the violence of spectacles.
The participants will have the opportunity to take part in the process of installation of artworks for the biennale under the guidance of artistic director, curators, and artists. They will also be holding discussions on various subjects and making group presentations in the final stage of the course.
Grant
The Gwangju Biennale will grant tuitions for those who are selected to join the course and accommodations will be provided during the entire course in Gwangju. Each participant will be responsible for covering their round trip air tickets to Gwangju and food expenses during the course.
Eligibility
The course is open to all regardless of academic background, gender, religion, and nationality. However, since the course aims to give young curators more opportunities to receive in-depth training, an age restriction has been set at 35 and under.
How to Apply
To apply for the course, download the application form from the Gwangju Biennale website, fill it out completely, and submit it with the statement of purpose for the application, an updated curriculum vitae, work history, and portfolio if applicable. The panel of five judges who will be reviewing the applicants includes Yongwoo Lee, CEO of the Gwangju Biennale, Massimiliano Gioni, artistic director of the 2010 Gwangju Biennale, HyoSang Seung, artistic director of the 2011 Gwangju Design Biennale, Visiting Professor Dan Cameron, and Lee Bul, artist.
Any nationalities may send their application. No study certificate and academic degree required. Lectures and seminars will be delivered in English. The screen committee constructed with Yongwoo Lee, Massimiliano Gioni, HyoSang Seung, Dan Cameron, and Lee Bul will select from the applications. The application form must be posted by May 4, 2010.
E-mail: curatorcourse@gb.or.kr
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