What does it mean for the art, the artist, and the audience when "street art" and graffiti, designed for outdoor viewing, are moved indoors, into galleries and museums?
As part of the Arts and Humanities Colloquium series, Prof. Justin McGrail (Visual Arts) will present "Graffiti as Experience: Inside versus Outside Viewing" on March 27, 10-11:30am, in Malaspina Theatre. This innovative presentation expands the relationships of artistic consideration, moving from art-artist-viewer to include the context or environment in which that art is placed. Using examples from around Victoria as well as John Dewey's Art as Experience (1934), Prof. McGrail offers an informed, guided viewing experience to some of the most vibrant street art of Vancouver Island.
The 50min lecture will be followed by a Q&A session, with refreshments offered in the theatre lobby. This event is open to the public; admission is free.
https://ah.viu.ca/colloquium-series