Papers by Christine Borland
With the exhibition Circles of Focus: The Fall Experiment at Stroom Den Haag, Christine Borland a... more With the exhibition Circles of Focus: The Fall Experiment at Stroom Den Haag, Christine Borland and Brody Condon present the latest results of their ongoing research project, which explores the donated human body as an agent for artistic research and practice. The artists' residency and exhibition focuses on the question: can a sculpture constitute a legally binding body-donation bequest? Their means of inquiry includes sculptures made from Leiden clay and ‘blooms' of locally produced raw iron ore, a participatory parlour performance and public consultations with legal experts.
Exhibition booklet from 'Circles of Focus: The Fall Experiment" at Strrom den Haag, The Hague, Ne... more Exhibition booklet from 'Circles of Focus: The Fall Experiment" at Strrom den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands Sept - Nov 2016
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This Introduction and interview discusses the poetical and empathic insights that are a... more Abstract
This Introduction and interview discusses the poetical and empathic insights that are a key to the effectiveness of contemporary artist Christine Borland's practice and its relevance to the medical humanities, visual art research and medical students’ training. It takes place in a context of intensive interest in reciprocity and conversation as well as expert exchange between the fields of Medicine and Contemporary Arts. The interview develops an understanding of medical research and the application of its historical resources and contemporary practice-based research in contemporary art gallery exhibitions. Artists tend not to follow prescriptive programmes towards new historical knowledge, however, a desire to form productive relationships between history and contemporary art practice does reveal practical advantages. Borland's research also includes investigations in anatomy, medical practices and conservation.
Keywords: anatomy, medicine and contemporary art, sculpture, museum
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Papers by Christine Borland
This Introduction and interview discusses the poetical and empathic insights that are a key to the effectiveness of contemporary artist Christine Borland's practice and its relevance to the medical humanities, visual art research and medical students’ training. It takes place in a context of intensive interest in reciprocity and conversation as well as expert exchange between the fields of Medicine and Contemporary Arts. The interview develops an understanding of medical research and the application of its historical resources and contemporary practice-based research in contemporary art gallery exhibitions. Artists tend not to follow prescriptive programmes towards new historical knowledge, however, a desire to form productive relationships between history and contemporary art practice does reveal practical advantages. Borland's research also includes investigations in anatomy, medical practices and conservation.
Keywords: anatomy, medicine and contemporary art, sculpture, museum
This Introduction and interview discusses the poetical and empathic insights that are a key to the effectiveness of contemporary artist Christine Borland's practice and its relevance to the medical humanities, visual art research and medical students’ training. It takes place in a context of intensive interest in reciprocity and conversation as well as expert exchange between the fields of Medicine and Contemporary Arts. The interview develops an understanding of medical research and the application of its historical resources and contemporary practice-based research in contemporary art gallery exhibitions. Artists tend not to follow prescriptive programmes towards new historical knowledge, however, a desire to form productive relationships between history and contemporary art practice does reveal practical advantages. Borland's research also includes investigations in anatomy, medical practices and conservation.
Keywords: anatomy, medicine and contemporary art, sculpture, museum