Contemporary Art History Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This course will provide you with an overview of some of the most important themes and debates around contemporary art since 1980 to the present. The course is organised thematically and although all levels are welcome it is conceived as a continuation to the Modern Art History short course.
Each week, the class will be exploring a different theme through some selected relevant texts, information delivered by the teacher - providing a context, chronology and examples - and, most importantly, through the direct interaction with the art on display at different galleries and museums in London, including visits to temporary exhibitions.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone interested in exploring contemporary art history, regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing knowledge.
Although all levels are welcome, this course is a continuation to Modern Art History.
Key information
Topics covered
This course will look at art from the 1980s to the present day. Specific examples will vary as the course will change depending on what is being shown in the galleries at the time of your course but expect to cover the following themes:
- Art and the spectacle of the market
- New possibilities of the traditional media (painting, sculpture, photography)
- Artists who challenge the establishment Participatory and Performance Art
- Globalisation
- Exhibitions, biennials and their histories
Learning outcomes
- Develop a wider knowledge of the complexities of contemporary art, enabling you to continue discovering and exploring at a deeper level the art that interests you
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Notebook and pen
The course will visit several ticketed exhibitions, although some tickets may be purchased by the college, please allow GBP 50 to cover additional entry fees.
Tutor
Irene Montero Sabín
Irene Montero Sabín teaches Modern and Contemporary Art History. She initially trained as an artist at the University of Salamanca (BA) and University of Vigo (MFA) and holds an MA in History of Contemporary Art (Manchester University). She is a PhD candidate at University College London's History of Art department with a dissertation on contemporary art exhibitions and the 9/11 wars. She has taught at UCL, UAL and AUA. She previously worked in contemporary art publishing.Book a course
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