The Friction Project was so-named due to holding a perceived idea that there exists a slight rub between contemporary art and the museum sector; and between fact and fiction. I think I have to put up my hand here and say that was a mis-preconception – because the research done, and dialogues that have been had, have evidenced no friction at all. Indeed I’d say that the level of collaboration and spirit of generosity has been a genuine underpinning for the whole project.
We hope you can come and join us and explore these things with one of our partners in Stroud – SVA, when they host a brunch for the project. The Miniature Museum of Museums will be at Museum in the Park so do go and see it before the brunch, where we will be asking:
“How might contemporary art and museums skill-share to inform innovative thinking that challenges our understanding of knowledge?”
We invite anyone with an interest in contemporary art and/or museums to join this conversation. Friction – a blend of fact and fiction – and there’s the rub. Do the two together disrupt our understanding of authoritative knowledge, or expand it?
Participants are invited to join us to activate their analytical engines – a hearty breakfast with fresh coffee will be served.
Friction – a blend of fact and fiction
Breakfast discussion with Tara Downs, Bart Sabel and Carolyn Black
Sunday 19th April 11am-1pm
SVA, 4 John St, Stroud GL5 2HA
Funded by Arts Council England
Tickets: £5 breakfast included, booking essential
Email: office@sva.org.uk. Tel: 01453 751440
28th February – 13th April 2015
Open daily throughout the year, 11am to 4pm
Museum in the Park, in association with SVA SITE Festival
18th April – 31st May 2015
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Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 11am – 5pm
Holst Birthplace Museum, in association with Cheltenham Open Studios
12th June – 1st September 2015
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ASSOCIATED EVENTS
SITE Festival 1st – 30th April 2015
Brunch at SVA Stroud Sunday 19th April 11am-1pm
Cheltenham Open Studios 13th – 21st June 2015
Cheltenham Music Festival 27th June – 11th July 2015