1.What are the themes behind the title "Last ride...' for the Auckland triennial?
The theme behind the “The last ride… looks at different aspects of art in this era. The last ride suggests risk, romance, physical freedom for the body mind and vision. It’s about exploring different materials in the art world today.
2. What does a curator of an exhibition do?
An art curator is in charge of taking care of all the exhibits; they make sure that every art piece is properly stored. A curator also takes care of writing articles on different art pieces; negotiating loans and getting the word out about different events they look after, to public.
3. Which countries are represented in this year's triennial?
New Zealand, America, Ireland, Sweden, Argentina, Australia, demark, Lebanon, china, Canada, Iran, England, Germany, Scotland, Paris/France, Samoa, India.
4. Is Auckland the only country to have a triennial? Are there other similar art shows?
No Auckland is not the only country to have a triennial the 3rd triennial was held in China.
5. Name 4 artists who will be showing work in the show.
1.Robert Hood
2. Jorge Macchi
3. Gerard Byrne
4. Richard Bell
6. Select an artist's work from the website, copy the work to your blog and write a short
Comment on what the work is, and what it represents. (Reference your sources)
Composite image from 'Another Good Man', 2009-10
Pen on paper, courtesy of the artist and Mother's Tankstation, Dublin" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(127, 73, 138); ">I find Garret Phelan image very interesting, it’s a simple image but it really stands out. In Garret Phelan work my eye is defiantly drawn to the color it is warm, inviting and calm, it really catches the eye. My attention is also drawn to the face also because it is the only place on the body that has not been filled it evokes a feeling of empty, lost or confused.
His work may suggest a religious point of view because of the cross like form in the left hand corner? It could also give a sense of relief/stress leaving the body?
7. Comment on why you find this work interesting, how does it relate to your own interests?
I think it is a great way for people to see new and old artist from all around the world pushing and exploring new ideas and sharing it with the world. I honestly had never heard of the terminal before I researched it. But when I got into it and found out what it really was, I found the work very interesting because it’s full of new exciting pieces that explore different aspect of different contemporary art. I think it would be an awesome eye opening experience to go and check out.
One of my main Interests revolves around painting/drawing pretty much any thing that I can create with my hands I find a lot of fun to do. So I think that checking out what other artist have done helps inspire me to create something out of the box it broadens my thinking and helps me think out there.
Walid Sadek, Learning to See Less, 2009, silkscreened texts on walls, prints, wall inserted trumpet mouthpieces, courtesy of the artist
