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This course promises an enriching journey into the dynamic and captivating world of contemporary art, offering valuable insights and perspectives for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Contemporary art is a vibrant realm, encompassing a diverse array of styles, mediums, and ideas that often challenge traditional norms and aesthetics. Through our meticulously crafted curriculum, we aim to explore this landscape, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of its historical context, varied practices, and thought- provoking themes. Here’s what you can expect from our course:

• Comprehensive Analysis: Delve into the historical evolution of contemporary art, exploring its roots and influences to gain deeper insights into its current manifestations.
• Exploration of Diverse Practices: Gain an appreciation for the multitude of artistic approaches and mediums employed by contemporary artists, from traditional painting and sculpture to innovative digital installations.

• Engaging Discussions: Participate in stimulating lectures, exercises, and discussions designed to foster critical thinking and dialogue around contemporary art’s complexities and implications.
• Accessible Learning: Our course is tailored to accommodate participants with varying levels of familiarity with art history, making it an inclusive and accessible learning experience for all.

Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast eager to deepen your understanding or simply curious to explore the artistic landscape of the 21st century, our course offers a valuable opportunity for personal and intellectual growth.

Sessions:
8 sessions via zoom. Tuesdays | 10-12hrs

Session 1: March 26th Introduction | Beuys v Warhol: themes of contemporary art.
Session 2: April 2nd When attitudes become form: minimalism, land art and conceptual art.

Session 3: April 9th Gender studies: Feminism and LGBTQ+.
Session 4: April 16th Post painterly and Neo Expressionism.
Session 5: April 23rd Post modernism.
Session 6: April 30th Art as Photography as Art.
Session 7: May 7th Cases from Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.
Session 8: May 14thMexico 1990-2010.

Professor:
Alberto Ríos de la Rosa

He holds a MA in history of art from The Courtauld Institute of Art, London (2014) and a BA in history of art and French literature from Macalester College, Minneapolis (2011). He is currently the curator of PAC Art Residency in Houston and a contributing researcher and writer for Colección Isabel y Agustín Coppel. As curator of Fundación Casa Wabi (2014-2023), he worked on individual exhibitions by Daniel Buren, Michel François, Harold Ancart, Jannis Kounellis, Ugo Rondinone, Izumi Kato, Huma Bhabha and Claudia Comte. He developed the residencies program in Puerto Escondido and Tokyo and promoted emerging Mexican artists through its exhibition platform in Mexico City. Previously, he held positions at the curatorial teams of the Museo Tamayo in Mexico, the Minneapolis Institute of Art in the USA, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.

More information:

Registration and more information: alberto@pacartresidency.org