The difference between a professional and a non-professional artist – Part 3
In the previous post, I outlined a range of resources that professional artists can draw on in their work, including
Category: Reflexive practice
Still thinking about co-creation
In March, I posted a question on Twitter about co-creation. What do artists mean by ‘co-creation’? I’m writing about the
The Roots of War: Continuing a conversation with Arlene Goldbard
A couple of weeks ago, I published a text on the ethics of participatory art by Arlene Goldbard on A
Do you have questions about community art?
Many artists who work with people now find themselves with time on their hands as governments escalate measures to slow
On the value of ‘good enough’
Listening to a radio discussion about failure in the arts, I asked myself why I’ve always had reservations about the
Who are you writing for?
Reading yet another account of a community outreach project undertaken by an arts organisation, I could feel my heart sinking
Respecting other people’s reasons for (not) participating
Making a book is enjoyable but demanding too, especially as the deadline for sending digital files to the printer approaches.
More questions than answers: stories, art and ownership
On Tuesday, I spoke about participatory art at a conference in Valletta. The questions people raised afterwards were mostly the
Relieved of duty
Today, I turn sixty. Such anniversaries are foreseeable, and this one’s long presence on my personal horizon was a reason
Restless Research: Confessions of a Confused Community Art Scholar
If you’ve read some of the material published on this site, I hope you’ll understand why I describe participatory
