Natasha Caruana
Posted: 06/10/14 01:25 | 2 Comments
Natasha Caruana is a photographic artist and founding director of the London based studioSTRIKE artists studios. Here she talks to tutor Sharon Boothroyd
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What is Art for?
Posted: 26/09/14 02:55 | 24 Comments
We recently had this exchange in my house. 5 year old: “Mummy. Your job is not very important is it?” Me: “Is it not? Why not?” 5 year old: “No. Because you just take pictures don’t you?” Since then this topic has cropped up in various guises just before bedtime or walking home from school. […]
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Power, Narrative and Presentation
Posted: 18/09/14 09:38 | 1 Comments
I have seen rather a few exhibitions this summer and not just photography but sculpture, video, performance, writing, sound and painting; I just could not get enough. What I found interesting though with all these shows, is just how controlling photographic narrative can be through certain forms of production and presentation.
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Artes Mundi
Posted: 15/09/14 11:37 | 0 Comments
This November OCA are hosting an intensive two day study visit to Artes Mundi 6, international art prize and exhibitions. Held over three venues across Cardiff, AM6 showcases the work of nine shortlisted artists
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Looking at Adverts: 2
Posted: 15/09/14 09:53 | 10 Comments
This advert is striking. The framing and point of view is unusual, and the combination of black and white tones with blocks of vivid yellow creates a bold design. But I have mixed feelings about it because I immediately recognize that the style has been ‘borrowed’ from a well-known photographer. That doesn’t mean that the […]
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Your Views
Posted: 11/09/14 02:23 | 20 Comments
Many thanks to the students who contributed to this film by Gillian Wearing.
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