Studying Contemporary Art Abroad

This subject is taught on location in two major art centres in Southeast Asia (Indonesia and Singapore) using social, political, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the respective arts centres as case studies of culture in action. Students will be introduced to the key institutional components of the art centres studied: this may include, as appropriate, urban and rural fabrics, museums, cultural sites, galleries, alternative spaces, biennales/triennials, archive centre, art magazines and studies, depending on the art centre. Students will study the history, context, display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, curatorship, arts policy and cultural tourism.