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Dive into the captivating world of artist Clare Thornton, inspired by the newly arrived M&M Collection. Witness performances, photo installations, and exhibitions. Discover thought-provoking reflections on storytelling and gain insights into the impact on curators and artists.
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Unfurl: Clare Thornton Artist in Residence Inspired by newly arrived M&M Collection and the concept of the ‘reveal’ Performance (Red Lodge) Photo installation (Red Lodge) Exhibition (TC) Talks/tours (TC) Student work (TC)
Unfurl: A small suite of activities A big impact: performance at Red Lodge doubled the visitor numbers, several hundred attended TC exhibition and/or events, several thousand were aware of it through media etc.
Unfurl: Some Reflections • Artist given direct access to archive (trust) • Chose objects, present them ‘her’ way (believe) • Visual approach was more prominent than the academic narrative (challenge) • Who has a ‘right’ to state what an object’s story might be. What story is the ‘right’ one? (question)
Unfurl: What the curators and the artist gained Curators: • New exhibition! • Learnt new display and interpretation techniques • Intellectual stimulation sparking new curatorial debates • New audiences • Student partnerships and theatre Bristol paper • Confidence for new projects Artist: • Chance to work with new, unknown material • Exposure to new ideas and techniques • Creative and academic stimulation • New spaces and new audiences • New partnerships
Unfurl: AiR Immediate and lasting impact • Programme of events and activities that were both stimulating and enjoyable for everyone concerned • A legacy of work (Unfurl box and photo) • Interest about documentation within the theatre and performance sector (Theatre Bristol piece) • New ways of thinking and doing for curators and artists • Lead the way for more creative partnerships • Our visitors also thought it was very successful