Call for submissions:
Object Magazine invites submissions for a special theme issue:
"Craft Vs. Art: Artisans and Artists in a Global Economy"
Today, the distinction between standard definitions of arts and crafts
are is being transformed. Their respective practitioners are being
renergized by the potentials of a high-tech economy, shifting consumer
tastes and the increased permeability of generic and geographical
boundaries.The traditional division between "utility" and "beauty" seems
antiquated when one considers the extensive attention given to
furniture, ceramics, and design in many major art museums. Have
developments in technique and technology irrevocably blurred the
distinction between art and craft and was that distinction tenable in
the first place? How are artisinal guilds and artists defining
themselves against one another or against institutional labels and what
are the implications of these definitions for our understanding of
cultures high, low, canonical, or marginal? Object is seeking 800-1000
world articles that deal with any aspect of the relationship between
arts and crafts in our present moment. In addition, Object will consider
publishing images of work relevant to the topic.
Object is a project of the Arts Journalism Collective, a group focused
on creating a forum for arts and entertainment criticism vital for
thriving arts communities. Object strives to bridge the gaps between
artists, audiences, and critics from a wide variety of disciplines in
and out of the "academy" as well as providing a training ground for
writers, editors, photographers, and designers in the field of arts
journalism. Those interested in submitting articles a well as those
interested in our mission can contact Object=92s theme editor, David
Jenemann at jenem001@tc.umn.edu or visit Object at www.objectmag.com.
Essays and queries can be e-mailed until March 15.
David Jenemann
Comparative Studies in Discourse and Society
University of Minnesota
9 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
www.objectmag.com
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