The video is derived of many art curators discussing the culture of Lowbrow art. Lowbrow art is art that was made popular in the 1960's on the underground scene. This art reflects street, punk and comic styles, and often utilizes famous people as well. These curators are discussing their subjective along with objective opinions about art of this style. They also discuss where this style stands in the art world and how artists involved in this movement have tried to make it mainstream. The art world was not very accepting to this style because it supported a culture that was not perceived well in society. They were looked at as hippies and druggies that society was wishing away. However, Lowbrow art was enjoyed by many and survived. This video relates to project #4 because it is a long discussion of an art style and many different art themes. The artists discuss a lot of personal opinions and inspirations as well as objective interpretations. It was interesting to hear about a popular style that was mainly underground and spread due to many low circuit artists. It enriched the understanding of art curator culture by providing examples of these people in action, discussing art that they know so well.
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
This video discusses the Tate gallery, the most popular gallery with modern artwork. The span of work starts in the 1900's and continues through present day. This museum is set up chronologically and the exhibits are separated by artist or theme. This suggests that art was created in response to or because of prior works. The different art themes and exhibitions are discussed as well as the art curators that set them up and the challenges that they faced. The reasoning behind the categorization of the art exhibits are revealed. There were many critics for the exhibits as well, breaking down the methods the art curators used. This relates to our project because it discusses art curators of a famous museum who are completing the large scale task that the project is meant to shadow. It provides examples of categorizing art by theme, and what criticisms circle. It deepens the understanding of the task of art curators and what challenges they face.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
This video discusses the sacred archeological remains of Native Americans and the debate of their ownership. The Native American society is fighting archeologists to leave the remains of their ancestors in their respective burial sites. The problem lies within the difference of opinions between scientists and art curators in contrast with the Native American culture. It is important to their culture to leave the remains as they were buried, but the scientific and art communities seek to put these artifacts in museums and as subjects of study. This is a theme that art curators also seek to represent in art galleries. It relates to the project in this way, discussing the political issues that galleries face in gathering artwork for exhibits.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect
The George Eastman House is an establishment in Rochester, New York that holds thousands of photos, films and machines that started the world of film. The house is a museum that shows how the world of photography came to be. It leads the viewer on the journey of photography. It is also a showcase of unique photography art. The house was that of the the creator of the Kodak camera, the father of photography, George Eastman. The curators discuss the artwork that the museum is famous for. This relates to our project, by giving insight to the curators that run the establishment and hold the knowledge of the works in the exhibit.
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