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Indeed prediction is a dangerous game and over the course of two days people offered up all sorts of versions of this future. One artist suggested that climate change was going to destroy the planet in 50 years so why even bother with this discussion. Possible no question but I hope not. No art schools on a ravaged planet. A curator and academic reflected on Lars Von Trier's film Melancholia that revolves around the same subject so there was an apocalyptic thread in the room. Another artist's foot started shaking uncontrollably and tapping violently on the stage during one of the panel discussions because the whole discussion about the global art world was driving her mad,[url=http://www.oakleyvaultsunglasses.us@#$%&/]oakley sale[/url]. She didn't know she was doing it but she insisted that she was just making her work as she always had and yes you have to wear different hats but that's the life of an artist we all have to juggle different worlds these days,[url=http://www.michaelkorshandbags-uk.co.uk/]michael kors uk[/url]. An indigenous artist said I don't live in different worlds just one and it's the world of my family and community. It's all about that.
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The Monash cultural precinct at Caulfield is deeply connected to the national and international art and design communities through our residency program and visiting artist forums, creating a dynamic atmosphere of dialogue and exchange that is constant and stimulating.
Our students are encouraged to take risks, to be open to a myriad of possibilities and processes and to forge a strong community of peers that will extend their further study into higher degrees or into the art world beyond the university. They are the force that drives the spirit of our place and the outstanding work they have produced for the graduate show is only part of the contribution they have made to the culture here at MADA. Their engagement with student life on campus in all its forms has been a pleasure to behold.
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So many worlds to construct. Perhaps all that we are sure of is that art, like everything else, changes as the world does. Art responds to it and mediates it for all of us. We need it more than ever because it is a simple conduit for illuminating and comprehending the world.
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The Monash cultural precinct at Caulfield is deeply connected to the national and international art and design communities through our residency program and visiting artist forums, creating a dynamic atmosphere of dialogue and exchange that is constant and stimulating.
Our students are encouraged to take risks, to be open to a myriad of possibilities and processes and to forge a strong community of peers that will extend their further study into higher degrees or into the art world beyond the university. They are the force that drives the spirit of our place and the outstanding work they have produced for the graduate show is only part of the contribution they have made to the culture here at MADA. Their engagement with student life on campus in all its forms has been a pleasure to behold.
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