KENT JOHNSON wrote:
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> Josephine said,
>
> >My theory is that this sort of art is created purely for its
> >shock value and to gain attention in the art world.
>
> No doubt... But haven't you thus played your own little part in its
> plot, if so?
>
> Kent
Actually (I know, I know - dont call you actually!) I was
conducting an experiment. I posted this to three lists to
see what responses I would get from each list.
list one results - animated discussion of the issues
list two results - no response at all
list three results - a personal attack from Kent
Interesting to compare list cultures isnt it?
Now can someone please explain "and a presentation from
Steve Baker that contrasts Derrida's
cat and a Kac's flourescent bunny to explore an emerging
anti- " as stated below?
Josephine
*** The Aesthetics of Care ?
SymbioticA Symposium
'The Aesthetics of Care?' will focus on the artistic, social
and
scientific implications of the use of biological/medical
technologies
for artistic purposes. It will probe current models of
practices,
and explore the new roles and skills artists may acquire
venturing
into this new realm of operation. This Symposium will also
deal with
the relationships the artists and audiences will form with
works of
art that consist of living biological systems. The ethical
questions
of using living systems and biological technologies in this
new
contexts will be addressed.
keynote speaker:
Lori Andrews - Distinguished Professor of Law, Princeton
University
Adviser on genetic and reproductive technologies to US
Congress and
the World Health Organisation and author of 'Future Perfect:
confronting decisions about genetics'
and Steve Baker - author of 'The Postmodern Animal'
Exploring issues including
* breeding plants for the wild rather than for the
vase.
* using human DNA in an act of portraiture.
* existing as an artist within a scientific
laboratory.
* whether anti-vivasection arguments can be applied to
the use
of living material in art works.
* and a presentation from Steve Baker that contrasts
Derrida's
cat and a Kac's flourescent bunny to explore an emerging
anti-
For a full list of delegates and the topics to be discussed
go to
http://www.beap.org
Registration $110/Students $55. To book your place ring:9266
2259 or
register online at www.beap.org
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