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Observational drawing plays a powerful role in artistic training. But what is it and which observational and drawing techniques are most effective? Learn more in our latest blog. ➡️ https://ow.ly/v6EW50RGr7n

A gentle reminder: The call for participation in VIS – Nordic Journal for Artistic Research Issue 13 is closing 27 May! The theme is Brieftopia. The 13 issue of VIS seeks expositions for artistic exploration, emphasising exploration of imagined realms — a fleeting yet delightful sight into an imaginative future, a momentary glimpse into a potential future that is both accessible and tangible, a brief utopia, a brieftopia. A brieftopia represents a momentary burst of imaginative thinking that happens in the present. Here, artistic researchers blend their artistic ideas with thoughts about how the world might change in the future. It’s a brief moment of escape from reality to imagine a tangible future that provides the potential to navigate ourselves. The deadline for submitting exposition proposals is 27 May 2024. Editor for VIS #13: Behzad Khosravi Noori, Ph.D., is an artist, writer, educator, play grounder, and necromancer. His research-based practice includes films, installations, as well as archival studies. VIS uses the Research Catalogue (RC) database for both the application process and publication. As an artist, you create an exposition using the tools provided by RC and then submit it to VIS for review. Both the VIS website and Research Catalogue provide clear instructions on how to create and submit an exposition proposal. https://lnkd.in/gdwwk8ZX

A reminder to take care of your CSP (Content Security Policy): in Munich's Modern Art Gallery, a museum technician is fired after hanging his painting near the selection of 20th-century art to promote himself. After several hours, the museum noticed the addition and decided to keep it for the day so as not to disrupt the exhibition. The man will also probably face a penalty of around 100 Euros for a damaged property (aka screws in the wall), which, one may argue, is a small price for a day in a renounced gallery. Another reminder - not to add more noise during a pentest: a similar accident happened some time ago in Bonn, where the sneaky artwork, hung on a double-sided tape, was only noticed during the dismantling process. The museum's staff was impressed and sought to connect with the artist. By the way, in many cases, that's "exactly" what happens after a random website's compromise: the attacker funnels ads through the hole and pockets the profit—although it's a bit too straightforward, it requires little post-compromise effort and has a clear monetization model.

To ensure you don’t lose your digital work, you need a reliable way to archive it. Similarly to physical archive methods for traditional artwork, digital archiving refers to storing and organizing your art. Archiving your digital art keeps it safe, protected, and accessible for both you and potential clients to enjoy. In this article, we’ll look closer at the importance of archiving digital art, preparing your digital art for archiving, and some of the archiving tools available on the market. We’ll leave you with a step-by-step guide to archiving your digital art. https://bit.ly/3Y4MVdj #DigitalArchiving #ArtPreservation #ArchiveYourWork #DigitalArt #ArtStorage #ArtOrganization #ProtectYourArt #CreativeProcess #DigitalArtTips #ArtManagement #ArchivingTools #SafeStorage #ArtisticPreservation #ClientAccess #StepByStepGuide #Format #FormatMagazine

The evolution of exhibition label writing and its impact on museum communication has changed much of how visitors engage with exhibits in recent decades. Step into the world of telling a story using labels, with insights from former Exhibition Label Writing Competition organizers as they share tips for crafting clear, concise, and captivating labels. 📖 Dive into the article and past award-winning examples to learn from these experts and enhance your label writing skills. https://lnkd.in/gBZAe3Zv

Writing engaging (and accurate) exhibit labels is a key ingredient in engaging museum visitors. 

💪🏻Great work!! Although some refining and updating will come in time, this is already a great starting point for artists, designers and all creative minds to follow choesive guidelines and tools with the aim of implementing sustainable practices in daily activities as well as making more responsible decisions about any kind of project. 🌈I personally believe that “following” doesn’t necessarily has to be received as in “abiding”, especially when there’s a considerable impact-making at stake. Creative minds will interprete guidelines in a unique way which will hopefully result in a greatly diverse and widespread change-making force infusing plenty of positive inputs worldwide to help accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and fair growth. 👏🏻Congrats and huge esteem to all people involved in the realease of this toolkit! Please do make sure that open feedbacks and participated rounds of revisions may be systematised constructively to develop it even further.

creativeboom: Key trends in audiovisual design: what’s next for 2025?

An Invitation to My World (virtual exhibition in UE5) My first attempt to demolish the physical barrier in-between art and viewers through the use of virtual spaces, video editing, and QR codes. This project was my response of my frustration over the lock down during the pandemic when galleries were closed and opportunities were limited to both artists as well as viewers. - Created, rendered, and shot in UE5 - Edited in Premier Pro - Cooked in Media Encoder

What can comms professionals learn from visiting a museum? Have you ever wandered through a museum and thought about how it captures attention, tells a story, and keeps you engaged? 🤔 Museums are packed with lessons for communicators, and here are a few to spark some ideas: 🖼️ Tell a story that sticks From ancient artefacts to modern art, museums are masters of storytelling. They don’t just show what something is. They tell you why it matters. In comms, context and relevance make all the difference. 🔎 Cater to curiosity Great exhibits spark questions and encourage exploration. In our work, it’s about providing just enough information to intrigue while inviting deeper engagement. 🎧 Use multiple channels Museums use visuals, audio guides, interactive displays, and even scents. Similarly, effective comms often require a mix of formats to reach diverse audiences. 👣 Design for the journey The flow of a museum isn’t random. It is carefully planned to lead you through an experience. Are your communications guiding your audience or leaving them lost? 🌟 Create a moment of wonder Whether it’s a towering T-Rex skeleton or a stunning painting, museums aim to leave a lasting impression. What’s the "wow factor" in your comms? Next time you visit a museum, look beyond the exhibits. Inspiration is everywhere! What’s the most memorable thing you’ve learned from a museum? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 #Communication #Storytelling #CommsTips #Inspiration #Museum #ClaudeMonet #WaterLilies #Painting