From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: The optimism of modernity / the Stafford papers [01]
Date: 15 February 2007 15:47:44 GMT
There are some new things available on our website -- do have a look at:
http://www.optimism-modernity.org.uk/documents/index.html#
Thank you for your interest,
best wishes,
Petra
| Petra Cerne Oven | e: [log in to unmask] | t: + 44 (0) 118 378 5031 |
| Department of Typography & Graphic Communication | The U of Reading |
www.rdg.ac.uk/Typography |
| The optimism of modernity | www.optimism-modernity.org.uk |
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From: Deborah Sugg Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 12 February 2007 20:13:46 GMT
Subject: Immaterial culture? Things, artefacts and meanings, AAH conference,
13 April 2007, Belfast
Please find attached details of Immaterial culture? Things, artefacts and
meanings, Association of Art Historians annual conference, 13 April 2007,
Belfast.
This session is supported by a Design History Society Events Award.
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Date: 11 February 2007 08:00:07 GMT
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: The Ocean at Home - An Illustrated History of the Aquarium
Hello:
Let me please draw your attention to the following book:
THE OCEAN AT HOME - An illustrated history of the aquarium
Princeton Architectural Press / Chronicle Books, 2005
From the publisher's brochure: This book traces the development of this most
wonderful invention, giving insight into the cultural and social
circumstances that accompanied its swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a
compelling story of obsession, beauty, discovery and delight.
www.chroniclebooks.com/site/catalog/index.php?main_page=pubs_product_book_info&cPath=1_7_40&products_id=4979&store=books&zenid=afe65d094b1802bf0a5476486df37c32
Thank you for your interest. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Bernd Brunner
Ackerstr. 13
10115 Berlin
Germany
www.berndbrunner.com
Reviews:
Public and private, amateur and professional, Brunner's illustrated history
of marine and freshwater aquaria is a history indeed. ... His cultured but
unpretentious style carries with it a real sense of the Victorian drawing
room, an impression reinforced by the wealth of contemporary engravings he
has chosen to illustrate his text.
The Times Literary Supplement, November 18, 2005
The Ocean at Home is a most attractively produced little book, with a
pleasingly old-fashioned style accentuated by the 19th-century provenance of
most of its illustrations. ... Mr Brunner has given us an evocative picture
of the delight and enthusiasm which inspired the aquarium movement in its
formative years.
International Zoo News, December 2005
Reviews forthcoming in Victorian Studies and Technology and Culture
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Subject: Information on upcoming Conference at the V&A
Date: 9 February 2007 09:32:54 GMT
Notice of a conference at the Victoria &Albert Museum, London
Surreal Things: Surrealism and design
10.30-17.00, Friday 11 & Saturday 12 May 2007
V&A Lecture Theatre
This international conference complements the major V&A exhibition Surreal
Things (29 March - 22 July 2007). Developing themes explored in the
exhibition, the conference will present new research exploring the
relationship between Surrealism and design in the inter- and post-war
periods. Areas of focus will include fashion, design, the decorative arts,
architecture and advertising. The continuing influence of Surrealism will
also be examined in papers from contemporary practitioners whose work has
been influenced or inspired by the movement.
The conference will be of particular interest to historians of art, design,
fashion and material culture, museum professionals and members of heritage
bodies as well as students, educators and artists.
Cost: £53 for one day (including V&A Members and Patrons). Concessions: £45
senior citizens; £21 disabled people, ES40 holders and students. Two days
£102/£90/£37. One free lecturer’s ticket is offered for every 10 student
tickets booked and one free place can be offered to a carer accompanying a
disabled person. Ticket price includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon
tea. Tickets must be booked in advance by calling 020 7942 2211, online via
the V&A website or by emailing [log in to unmask]
The full conference programme will be posted on the V&A website
www.vam.ac.uk and can be reached via the What’s On section. Choose the date
you wish to attend and click on “Read More”.
V&A
Cromwell Road
London SW7 2RL
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Subject: Curating New Media Art, Job and Studentships
Date: 7 February 2007 12:15:03 GMT
University of Sunderland
School of Arts, Design, Media & Culture
Curating New Media Art
Since 1993 the School of Arts, Design, Media & Culture has had a special
interest in issues for exhibiting new media art (including internet art, and
interactive digital media). The CRUMB web resource for curators
http://www.crumbweb.org is now an internationally acclaimed site, which
complements the postgraduate work in Fine Art, Curating and Informatics at
the University. A recent AHRC Research Grant enables the continued
expansion of this research, with research partners Eyebeam (New York) and
Lancaster University.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Fixed-term 3 years
£20,119 - £23,187 pa
To undertake research outputs, and assist the research of the CRUMB team,
and to undertake research outputs in the field of curating new media art.
You will hold special responsibility for online/print research outputs, and
collaborative networking.
Ref No: ADR017/1362 Closing date: 2 March 2007
An application form and Role Profile can be obtained by contacting Human
Resources on 0191 515 2057 or http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/jobs
RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS x 2 posts
Curating New Media Art, and New Media Art & Programming
Fixed-term 3 years
AHRC grant of - £12,300 pa
PhD proposals including practice-led artist/curator research are invited.
Applicants should meet AHRC UK/EU residency regulations.
Closing date: 2 March 2007
Further details can be found on http://www.crumbweb.org An application form
and further details on the Research Studentships can be obtained by
contracting Valerie Cornell on 0191 515 3725 or email:
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Beryl Graham, Professor of New Media Art
School of Arts, Design, Media and Culture, University of Sunderland
Ashburne House,
Ryhope Road
Sunderland
SR2 7EE
Tel: +44 191 515 2896 [log in to unmask]
CRUMB web resource for new media art curators
http://www.crumbweb.org
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