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What does it mean when we say that an artist observes ?  What comes to mind?  What do you see when you take the time to observe, and what would you be observing?  Something tangible? Something no one else can see? Is this artist observing?  Why or why not?  Let's look at another... Is this artist observing?  Is it more or less successful because the image you see is realistic? When you observe, you are absorbing the world around you.  When you create art, you are translating those observations for yourself and for others.   Your drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints and conceptual pieces are manifestations of your interaction with others and your environment.  Grade 11 students, we will be taking a look at your art and the art of your classmates.  Think about what you are seeing.  What is the artist observing, and how is it presented for others?  How is the experience different for the artist than the aud...

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#NipRockArt students, do you know what a curator  is?  Get ready to find out.  Wednesday, September 17th is " Ask a Curator Day ", and we'll be learning all about their roles & responsibilities by following the conversation on Twitter . Grade 9 & 10, this is a great opportunity to become more familiar with people whose careers are focused on collecting and presenting art.  Grade 11, are there any questions you may have that relate to your Traditional vs. Contemporary Art   assignment? Take a look at the list of museums and galleries that are participating in the day's events:  " #AskACurator: Who to Ask ".  Do you think that certain galleries may be able to answer your questions? ~ Don't forget to include #NipRockArt in your tweets! ~ A special thanks to Stacey Wallwin, who shared the information! “ @EgyptMcr : Tomorrow is #AskACurator day - so let's be having your questions! I'm ready and waiting... pic.twitter.co...

Whoa!  Grade 11 #NipRockArt students, you have to check this out : Did you hear what they said about contemporary art?  ...and about traditional art?  Does it remind you of our Traditional vs. Contemporary Art assignment ?  (I hope so) I know I'll be exploring some of the great work that The Art Assignment has shared:   on Tumblr , (also: responses on Tumblr ), on Twitter , on Instagram , and on Facebook .  You should, too! Next week, we'll discuss how this relates to our latest project, and how it may influence your research as well as your art.   . .

Ai Wei Whoops Want to smash a few vases?  Head over to Ai Wei Whoops , and watch the amount of damage tally up at the top of your screen as you drop, drop, drop to your heart's content.  It's a little unsettling to think of what would happen if you really did smash a vase & cause so much destruction, but do you know that someone did?  I won't spoil too much of the surprise, so you'll have to check out the story from the site. Ai Weiwei is a contemporary artist, meaning that he works in the present time.  We are fortunate, because he uses the internet & social media to connect with his audience.  This allows us to appreciate his work on an entirely new level; one that doesn't require us to visit a museum or gallery. Not that we wouldn't want to go to a gallery, but for many people (like those of us who live on the Northern shore of Lake Superior), it isn't always easy to stroll down to our favourite cultural centre. Do you think we value...