Before we begin, let's unpick our this new phrase:
It covers a range of styles, rejects traditional galleries, sometimes uses unusual or ready made materials and is impossible to clearly identify.
Confused? It's basically a rebellion and links very nicely to Feminism, questioning the purpose of art galleries and patrons. Challenging tradition and the stereotypes of what art is.
Within Postmodernism, artists are deconstructing and reinterpreting ideas.
A modern version of Mannerism really.
Our old friend Duchamp was way ahead of his time and is really the grandaddy of the movement, (which didn't really get started until the 1960s).
Be prepared for the unexpected in the exams with this topic and remain confident in the knowledge that you have the skills to win.
Familiarising yourself with these contemporary NZ artists will help.
In understanding the concept of postmodernism it is imperative that you appreciate the significant contribution NZ makes on the world stage of modern art.
Here's a couple of examples to make Lexi's head hurt looking for the 'real painting':
Judy Millar and Frances Uprichard at The Venice Biennale and the amazing etal, a collective who appear in a variety of guises and also were Biennale exhibitors.
I'm also adding in Michael Parekowhai to this mix. Although technically falling into the topic of Contemporary Maori Art, he is also a perfectly Postmodern man. Check out his 2011 contribution to the Biennale bonanza.
In terms of coursework/ homework: you should have completed 3 exam questions during week 3 and 4 - two in class and one at home. Your workbooks will need to be up to date, with all pages on Feminism and also Parekowhai completed for Monday 22nd, when we really start to get to grips with Contemporary Maori Art.
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