[nodel-discuss] Media art and big institutions in London - Call for feedback on a research project

[Alessandra Scapin]

Dear List


I’ve been suggested to repost my message to the nodel-discuss list to get
the discussion going.



I'm currently working on my dissertation project for the MA in Arts Policy
and Management (Curating pathway) at Birkbeck University. I've also been
working as Coordinator at Furtherfield.org for the past year or so.



My research topic is the *relationship between media art and big
institutions in **London* and how these handle media art (I'm looking at the
ICA, Tate, and the Science Museum most closely and have already interviewed
Emma Quinn, Kelli Dipple and Hannah Redler). I will also try to investigate
why there is no dedicated media art space in the capital and whether such a
space is really needed or whether it should reflect a wider and more organic
context tackling technologies and broader social issues.



The starting point of my research is the ICA's decision of closing down the
media art department and what consequences this decision might have for the
media art community in London, in terms of provision, funding and
opportunities, especially in the current economic climate.


It’ll be great to hear from you on whether you think London lacks a
dedicated media art space and which form this should take. I've been also
trying to gather some feedback from the CRUMB list.



Below are the questions I would like you to have a look at

   - What are the challenges big institutions have to face when dealing with
   media arts? Could these be a reason why it is problematic for some of them
   to promote critical, cutting-edge and socially engaged media art work?
   - What do you think are the challenges for media arts curators who work
   within a big institution?

·        Why do you feel there is no dedicated space for media arts in
London? And do you feel there is the need for one? What other form could
this take?



I also attach my dissertation proposal for your information.



It would be great if you could help. I'll be writing my dissertation during
the summer, so it would be useful to have your feedback soon.

Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Best


Ale



Alessandra Scapin
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