Call for Materials:
Contributions are being solicited for the inaugural edition of TAXIDERMY, a
multi-disciplinary critical journal devoted to exploring the widest
parameters of aesthetics, science, natural phenomena, and theory. All
terms are broad and loosely defined. We welcome art and essays from all
approaches that investigate the frayed edges and blurred boundaries between
these areas with an eye for the unusual and the unexpected, the troubling
or bizarre. Visual and written work with a scientific edge may be
favored. We especially welcome submissions that investigate academic and
theoretical subjects with playfulness and humor.
The Journal is founded to explore:
* representations of science in literature or the visual arts and the
aesthetics of science
* critiques of scientific constructions and manipulations of nature
and natural orders
* scientific or social-scientific aspects of artistic and cultural
practices
* Pseudo-science and it's relationship to the arts
* Performative practices and the nature of Self
* Theories of display and collecting; history of museums
FIRST ISSUE: EXQUISITE NATURE
Possible subjects may include but are not limited to
animal husbandry * anatomy * architecture * astrology * astronomy *
bio-terrorism * climactic determinism * culinary arts and science *
cultural geography * Darwinism * disease narratives * dictionaries *
entomology * freak shows * gardening and landscape architecture *
geometrical physiology * humoral theory * maps and atlases * pain *
photography * phrenology * pointillism * psychotherapy * revisionist
history * Romanticism * taxidermy * topiary * urban planning * zoos *
The deadline for Spring 2003 is December 15st, 2002
Submission Guidelines:
For all submission please include author's or artist's name, phone number,
snail-mail and e-mail addresses and a short biography. Artists, please
include a short commentary about your work.
1) Texts can be up to 4000 words. Submit texts to
taxidermy@shaw.ca preferably as an attachment in Microsoft Word and
supporting visual material in GIF or JPEG format or as prints or
photocopies. Please keep footnotes and specialised terminology to a
minimum. All notes should appear at the end of the text.
2) We will only look at reproductions of artwork. GIF and JPEG format
and websites are preferred, but photocopies, photographs, and slides are
acceptable. If you require your material back, send us a self-addressed,
stamped envelope with your submission.
Please send material to:
taxidermy@shaw.ca
Taxidermy
#11 3036 West 4th ave.,
Vancouver, B.C.,
Canada, V6K-1R4
ph: 604-737-2870
fax: 604-222-8734
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