How to curate a commission
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How does a collection of mostly historical pictures commission new artworks?
At this Members’ online event, Daniel F. Herrmann, Ardalan Curator of Modern and Contemporary Projects, and Annabel Bai Jackson, Dorset Curatorial Fellow – Modern and Contemporary Projects, discuss how the National Gallery curates commissions.
Daniel and Annabel explore how past commissions have been integrated into our collection and the dialogue between historic and contemporary works. Turn your gaze from the Gallery walls to consider the art beneath your feet, or high up in our foyers. Hear curatorial insights into Boris Anrep’s mosaics, Bridget Riley’s ‘Messengers’ and our latest commission, ‘Mud Sun’ by Richard Long.
Speakers
Daniel F. Herrmann is our Ardalan Curator of Modern and Contemporary Projects. He relates our paintings to contemporary art and culture through exhibitions, displays, commissions, residencies, research, and interpretation.
Annabel Bai Jackson is the Dorset Curatorial Fellow for Modern and Contemporary Projects at the National Gallery.
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A recording of this event will be made available to all ticket holders in the days following the event.
This recording will be available for two weeks.
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Automatic closed captioning is available for this event.