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Subject: International Sculpture Conference Accepting Panel Proposals
From:    "Art&Education" <edu-news la mailer.e-flux.com>
Date:    Wed, May 27, 2009 03:47
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Art&Education - artandeducation.net

May 26, 2009
International Sculpture Center
Chris Burden<br/> Flying Steamroller<br/> Chelsea School of Art and Design
What is Sculpture in the 21st Century?

22nd International
Sculpture Conference
April 7-9, 2010

Submission Deadline: June 4, 2009

http://www.sculpture.org

What is Sculpture in the 21st Century?

The International Sculpture Center is currently accepting panel
proposals for it's 22nd International Sculpture Conference which will
be held in London, UK, April 7-9, 2010.

This conference will explore and consider the potential of sculpture
in the 21st century - to provide an opportunity to both celebrate its
vitality and diversity, its capacity to challenge, and to examine its
current position, function and production. Individuals are invited to
submit proposals for papers and panel discussions that provoke
critical exchange and debate in relation to the broad thematic areas
referred to below. Submissions are encouraged that support
opportunities for interaction between participants and enable the
conference to engage in a truly international exchange of ideas and
viewpoints.

'The languages of Sculpture':
Since William Tuckers highly regarded book "The Language of
Sculpture' was published in 1974, the term 'sculpture' within
contemporary art encompasses an increasingly diverse range of
practices that resists easy categorization, definition or a dominant
set of principles.

While numerous successful practitioners can be seen to be part of a
long sculpture tradition, many influential contemporary artists
employ varied and eclectic methods and approaches in the production
of artworks that engage with spaces, contexts and audiences in which
the currency, nature and relevance of the term sculpture remains open
to question.

•	How and in what way is the development of Sculpture influenced in
relation to digital media – light/sound/video and through hybrid and
interdisciplinary forms of performance/actions/site based
installation?
•	To what extent has the curator's agenda shaped the language and
reception of sculpture and how has this influenced current
developments?

*Public perception and investment: *
The scale of, and investment in ambitious commissions of permanent
and temporary sculpture as part of city and regional cultural
regeneration over the past two decades has been unprecedented.
Matched by an expanding audience for contemporary art,
internationally recognised artists have produced innovative artworks
that have set new standards and expectations in the field of public
art.

•	How has the commissioning process and policies for major public
projects adapted to this growth, and how has this influenced new ways
and methods of working? Are there more appropriate ways to involve and
engage artists in development schemes that value and promote
sustainability and opportunities for young artists?
•	To what extent has the lack of exposure and critique of public
sculpture in the art press limited necessary debates in the field,
and how well is the impact and investment of projects evaluated in
order to gauge it's temporary or long term success?


'The State of Education':
In many UK Universities and colleges sculpture has been incorporated
into holistic Fine Art courses that embrace an inclusive approach to
cross-disciplinary practice reflecting current tendencies and
attitudes. The economics, viability and relevance of maintaining
three dimensional making in schools is having an impact on
recruitment to Further and Higher Education for subjects such as
Sculpture and Ceramics.

•	Is the curriculum and support for sculpture changing within the
art school and to what extent does this mirror the changes that are
taking place in the artist's studio?
•	How can sculpture, its production and critical development be
maintained and enhanced - can global differences and international
exchange provide examples of good practice in education?


The above has been written to prompt and suggest possible platforms
for discussion and debate. The ISC welcomes responses that extend and
develop these themes in areas that will engage delegates in sharing
different perspectives and provoke speculation about the future
direction and development of Sculpture in the twenty first century.

For complete abstract guidelines and requirements or to submit your
paper please visit the ISC website at
http://www.sculpture.org/documents/ProgramsandEvents/conferences/london/callforpapers.shtml

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 4, 2009.

For questions email events la sculpture.org or call 001 609-6891051
x302.

International Sculpture Center
14 Fairgrounds Road, Suite B
Hamilton, NJ USA

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