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All That Fits: The Aesthetics Of Journalism
28 May, 2011 - 31 Jul, 2011
Curated by Alfredo Cramerotti & Simon Sheikh.
The exhibition All that Fits: The Aesthetics of Journalism presents the provocative idea that art and journalism are two sides of a unique activity; the production and distribution of images and information. The exhibition brings to the surface how images and information are communicated, and the aesthetic principles used in the act of transmission.
Whereas journalism provides a view on the world, as it 'really' is, art often presents a view on the view, as an act of reflection. All that Fits: The Aesthetics of Journalism will examine both as systems of information that define truth in terms of the visible but also what can be imagined.
In the course of two months, the exhibition will be presented in three chapters: The Speaker, The Image and The Militant. The three separate displays of artwork refer to the rotation of the news cycle, while each responding to the overall theme.
The Speaker (28th May - 19th June) concerns a specific figure, the speaking subject or author, also in terms of editorial processes and camera angles. What can enable a subject to appear as authentic, authoritative and truthful?
The Image (22nd June - 10th July) examines how images are produced, through framing and positioning, but also how counter-images are created. Despite the claim of neutrality and pragmatism, this chapter proposes an 'aesthetics of journalism'.
The Militant (13th - 31st July) continues the strand of counter-images, but by using journalistic means such as expos茅 and research. These methods often work to uncover what a corporate media industry does not, and thus return to some of reportage's initial claims.
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Curated by Alfredo Cramerotti & Simon Sheikh.
The exhibition All that Fits: The Aesthetics of Journalism presents the provocative idea that art and journalism are two sides of a unique activity; the production and distribution of images and information. The exhibition brings to the surface how images and information are communicated, and the aesthetic principles used in the act of transmission.
Whereas journalism provides a view on the world, as it 'really' is, art often presents a view on the view, as an act of reflection. All that Fits: The Aesthetics of Journalism will examine both as systems of information that define truth in terms of the visible but also what can be imagined.
In the course of two months, the exhibition will be presented in three chapters: The Speaker, The Image and The Militant. The three separate displays of artwork refer to the rotation of the news cycle, while each responding to the overall theme.
The Speaker (28th May - 19th June) concerns a specific figure, the speaking subject or author, also in terms of editorial processes and camera angles. What can enable a subject to appear as authentic, authoritative and truthful?
The Image (22nd June - 10th July) examines how images are produced, through framing and positioning, but also how counter-images are created. Despite the claim of neutrality and pragmatism, this chapter proposes an 'aesthetics of journalism'.
The Militant (13th - 31st July) continues the strand of counter-images, but by using journalistic means such as expos茅 and research. These methods often work to uncover what a corporate media industry does not, and thus return to some of reportage's initial claims.
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May 29, 2011
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Roundtable Q&A "You Own The News" Wednesday 8th June 2011 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tickets 拢3.00 - click here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606. Q&A session with the Derby Telegraph Picture Editor Victoria Wilcox. The session will look at how a newspaper is created and what people can do to get involved and be part of the news process. What can the citizen do for the paper AND what the paper can do for them? "YOU own the news": ownership of the news itself is the central point of discussion: The newspaper does not necessarily mould the news - the consumer can do this instead, and is doing it more, and faster. The session will look at; - images before and after publication: myths and facts - the use of the images and their control - how your local picture desk can be a tool to get your view out there In preparation for the event, participants are invited to send your favourite citizen's news picture to vwilcox@derbytelegraph.co.uk with the subject header "QUAD Q&A"
June 08, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Aesthetics of Media Representation in the Current Climate Wednesday 22nd June 2011 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tickets 拢3.00 - click here to book your place, or contact the QUAD Box Office on 01332 290 606. Dr. Anthony Downey will discuss the aesthetics of media representation in the current climate. Dr. Anthony Downey is the Programme Director of the Contemporary Art Programme at Sotheby's Institute London. He sits on the Editorial Board of Third Text and is the Editor of www.ibraaz.org
June 22, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter Derby, UK DE1 3AS
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