The Indiscipline of Painting International abstraction from the 1960s to now

Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre / Tate St Ives
	The Indiscipline of PaintingInternational abstraction from the 1960s to now14 January–10 March 2012  Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL Hours: Mon–Sat 12–9pm Admission Free Box Office: +44 2476 524524 www.warwickartscentre.co.ukwww.meadgallery.co.uk
	Bernard Frize, Suite Segond 100 No 3, 1980. Household paint on canvas, 130 x 162cm.*
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	The Indiscipline of Painting is an international group exhibition including works by forty-nine artists from the 1960s to now. Selected by British painter Daniel Sturgis, the exhibition considers how abstraction has remained a site of urgent, relevant and critical enquiry for generations of artists over the last 50 years. The exhibition goes on to demonstrate the ways in which the history and legacy of abstract painting continues to inspire artists working today. The contemporary position of abstract painting is problematic. It can be seen to be synonymous with a moment in modernism that has long since passed, and an ideology which led the medium to stagnate in self-analysis and ideas of historical progression. The Indiscipline of Painting challenges such assumptions. It reveals how painting’s modernist histories, languages and positions have continued to provoke ongoing dialogues with contemporary practitioners, even as painting’s decline and death has been routinely and erroneously declared. The show brings together works by British, American and European artists made over the last five decades and features major new commissions and loans. It includes important works by Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, Michael Craig–Martin and Bridget Riley alongside younger artists such as Tomma Abts, Tauba Auerbach, Jacob Kassay and Cheyney Thompson. The Indiscipline of Painting is a collaborative project between Mead Gallery and Tate St Ives, where it opened on 8 October 2011. The exhibition travels to the Mead Gallery and opens on the 14 January 2012, running until 10 March 2012.  The exhibition also draws on the particular context of the significant abstract paintings which the University of Warwick has collected over the last 50 years, and which are on display across campus. Mead Gallery and Tate St Ives gratefully acknowledge the support of Arts Council England, The Henry Moore Foundation, The Higher Education Funding Council, and the Swiss Cultural Fund in Britain. The exhibition will be showing works from the following 49 artists (in alphabetical order): Tomma Abts born 1967; John M. Armleder born 1948; Tauba Auerbach born 1981; Martin Barré 1924–1993; Francis Baudevin born 1964; Daniel Buren born 1938 ; André Cadere 1934–1978; Ingrid Calame born 1965 ; Keith Coventry born 1958 ; Michael Craig-Martin born 1941 ; Karin Davie born 1965; Peter Davies born 1970; Gene Davis 1920–1985; David Diao born 1943; Moira Dryer born 1950; Bernard Frize born 1949; Michelle Grabner born 1962; Tim Head born 1946; Alex Hubbard born 1975; Katharina Grosse born 1961; Peter Halley born 1953; Jane Harris born 1956; Mary Heilmann born 1940 ; Jacob Kassay born 1984; Richard Kirwan born 1969; Imi Knoebel born 1940; Bob Law 1934–2004; Sherrie Levine born 1947; Jeremy Moon 1934–1973; Olivier Mosset born 1944; Carl Ostendarp born 1961; Blinky Palermo 1943–1977; Steven Parrino 1958–2005; David Reed born 1946; Gerhard Richter born 1932; Bridget Riley born 1931; Ruth Root born 1967; Robert Ryman born 1930; Sean Scully born 1945; Frank Stella born 1936; Myron Stout 1908–1987; Daniel Sturgis born 1966; Cheyney Thompson born 1975; Niele Toroni born 1937; Richard Tuttle born 1941; Dan Walsh born 1960; Andy Warhol 1928–1987; Peter Young born 1940; Heimo Zobernig born 1958 The exhibition has been selected by British artist Daniel Sturgis, and curated with Martin Clark, Artistic Director, Tate St Ives and Sarah Shalgosky, Curator, University of Warwick.

NYC TRIP TO MOMA 11/11/11: DeKooning Exhibit

NYC FIELD TRIP: FRIDAY 11/11/11

BUS TRAVEL TO NYC:
 

https://www.boltbus.com/

http://us.megabus.com/Default.aspx

We meet at MOMA at 12:30, so book the 7:30 AM (BOLT) or 7/8 AM (MEGA) and return any time from 5:30 PM on. (I know some of you prefer to stay the weekend, so your return time is up to you)

 

GETTING TO MOMA (APPROX 15 MINUTE SUBWAY RIDE)

DIRECTIONS FROM 8TH AVE AND 34TH ST TO MOMA



MOMA INFO:

11 W 53RD ST, New York, NY 10019

(212) 708-9400

deKooning: A Retrospective

WHERE TO MEET:

I will meet you at 12:30 in the lobby near the 53rd street entrance.

Look for me opposite the ticket counter near the couches.

FOOD:
There is a cafe at MOMA that ranges from $12 - $18.

Bring food on the bus if these prices are too steep.


BACKPACKS:

All backpacks must be checked.

If you want to avoid standing in long check lines, limit your cargo to a smaller shoulder bag.


SKETCHBOOKS:

Bring a small sketchbook to draw an record observations for class discussion.


CONTACT:

Nick: 508-863-0817
Laurel: 857-205-0834

FALL 2011 SYLLABUS

Approaches to abstraction: This critique class examines abstraction from pictorial themes, non-objectivity, abstract collage, and minimalism. Slide lectures, readings and class discussions concern historical precedents and the contemporary relevance of abstract painting.  

• SKETCHBOOK:Maintain a sketchbook for this class to include found imagery, preliminary drawings/collages, brainstorming; notes from critiques, slide lectures, and readings.

• CRITIQUE:  As the primary focus of this class, all students must attend every critique.

• SYLLABUS: Syllabus is subject to change at faculty’s discretion. 

• BLOG: An Abstract Painting Critique blog will be available 24/7 with relevant artists, articles and links throughout the semester and beyond: http://abstractpaintingcritique.blogspot.com/ 

• ATTENDANCE POLICY: No more than 2 unexcused absences in order to pass.  

• PUNCTUALITY: Tardiness disrupts the flow of class, deeply frustrates the professor and overall curtails your education: 2 tardies = 1 absence

• ELECTRONIC DEVICE ETIQUETTE: No cell phone or laptop use in classroom except for presentation purposes. All ringers must be silenced before entering classroom.
  

• GRADING: In order to pass this course, students must come prepared for class, complete all assignments and fully adhere to the above attendance policy.

• CRITIQUE SCHEDULE: If for any reason you need to miss your scheduled critique time, you are responsible for finding a student from the other group to swap times with. You may not be added to the other group without making this arrangement.

NYC TRIP TO MOMA: Abstract Expressionist New York

DATE: Thursday March 17 (Mass Art Holiday - No Regular Classes Scheduled)

BUY BUS TICKETS HERE for 7:30 AM bus (arriving NYC at 11:45 AM):  Bolt Bus 
Suggested return time: 5:30 or 6:30. Our class should be over by 3:30 or 4 so you will have some free time to do what you want.

MANDATORY FIELD TRIP FORMS:
Meet with Candace to fill out field trip release forms THIS TUESDAY 3/15 AT 2pm in her studio K402 (across from classroom).

DIRECTIONS FROM 8th ave and 34th st (Tick Tock) Bolt Bus stop:
Subway Directions (E train to 53rd St and 5th ave)

MEETING TIME 12:30: 
Class will meet at 12:30 inside lobby of MOMA at the cushioned benches off the 53rd street entrance where I will take attendance and collect $10 cash admission.

MONEY:
Student admission is $10 so DON'T FORGET YOUR STUDENT ID!

FOOD:
There is a tasty cafe at the museum, so we can fuel up there before we see the AbEx show. (Be sure and bring enough money for admission, food and subway travel)

BACKPACKS:
MOMA requires all backpacks to be checked before entering exhibition
 
MOMA Website info: http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1098

CONTACT INFO:
Laurel: 857 205 0834
Candace: 978 337 9274

COLOR MIXING

EXAMPLE OF BREAKING DOWN FOUND COLOR RATIOS USING PHOTOSHOP:

ONLINE COLOR MIXING TOOL: http://www.jellocube.com/screendesign/