#art library

[luna-mayham]

I just remembered something. I have this link from long ago that I made when someone put out a lot of art knowledge on Twitter and it was removed. I recreated it. So to those who are looking to add more to your library or those wanting to practice and need material, I offer you what I have of my arcane knowledge.

Library - Google Drive

Please use this as you need and by all means, share with anyone who is wanting to draw!

[harvardfineartslib]

Our asks are open!

For the first time since the birth of this blog (as far as I can tell,) our asks are open! I will be actively checking them throughout the day.

If you have any burning questions about our library, what we do here, or anything related to Harvard and libraries overall, I've got librarians on call and a plethora of fun facts in my back pocket for your informational amusement.

[enablesomething]

This is an Art Library not far from my house.

It's summer outside the window. I really love this place.

[cavegirl66]

art library - Vintage Illustration Snow

[marywoodartdept]

The Sketchbook Project

Jillian, Off Campus Art News, tells us about a library dedicated to collecting sketchbooks in "The Sketchbook Project"

Hey everyone! Hope you’ve had a good week! This week I’d like to tell you all about The Sketchbook Project. Many of you may have heard of it before, since it was started almost 15 years ago. If you haven’t heard of the program, it is a great opportunity to not only view art but get your own art out there. In 2006, twenty year old Steven Peterman decided to create a small space to promote art in…

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[clarencewardartlibrary]

Learn More about Working in the Arts!

Hello Art Library Patrons!

The Art History department has a Zoom event upcoming that might interest you. You can learn more about working the art field, and attend through the link below:

Internships, Fellowships, Careers in the Arts and Related Fields

Tuesday October 20, 4:30 PM (Oberlin time):

The Art History faculty invites you to an information session about internships, fellowships and careers in the arts. We’ll introduce a wide range of opportunities to consider, and talk about the resources available at Oberlin to help in your search and application process. Speakers include Jill Greenwood (Curator of Education, AMAM), Josh Koller (Career Development Center), Nick Petzak (Director, Fellowships and Awards), Ted Samuel (Deputy Director, Oberlin Shansi) and Erik Inglis (Art Dept).

Note: the meeting will be recorded; if you are unable to attend but would like to watch it later, send an email to Erik ([email protected]).

Erik Inglis is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Arts Internships/Fellowships/Careers Session

Time: Oct 20, 2020 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 893 5028 8829

Passcode: 787190

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Ben interviews himself about himself. 

Lightworks Magazine no. 14/15 1981/82,

Ben Vautier, sometimes known simply as “Ben,” is a French artist of Italian origin. His work is associated with conceptual art and anti-art, and typically critiques egotism in artists, particularly a desire for personal fame and the importance of their art.  His ironic commentary often features himself as the egotistical artist.  

Vautier, about The Birds: 1991-2015: 

Braque and Picasso painted birds. I do not see why I should not have a bird period myself. Besides, I see birds everywhere, even in a casserole.

From Ben Vautier: Is everything art? [N6853 .V38 A4 2015]

Ben has long been influenced by the work of artists Marcel Duchamp and John Cage, and was a part of the Fluxus international art community. Fluxus artists created ephemeral works – in part to disrupt the commodification of art – and experimented with chance and indeterminacy in their works.  The held “Flux Fests,” to showcase their interactive, often performative work.  Ben orchestrated and performed many pieces in these festivals.

From “The lunatics are on the loose...” European Fluxus Festivals 1962-1977 [N6494 .F55 L86 2012]

In addition to performance pieces, Ben has made mail art, sculpture, paintings, and incorporates writing into his art. He also “appropriates” objects; thereby turning them into works of art.

One of Vautier’s appropriated objects can be found in the art library. Flux missing card deck consists of a deck of cards from which Ben has removed the ace of spades.    Art Library, Limited Access [Micro N7433.4 .V38 F56 1966]

[clarencewardartlibrary]

Kay’s Covid19 Chronicles - Day 39 as of 4/30/20

Empty streets - This is a daily sight on North Main in Oberlin, Ohio

I wish I could post colorful pictures of the bustling college campus, students lying in the grass in Tappan Square conversing about their lives, patrons with backpacks walking down sidewalks and into buildings.  Easily, you can hear the peaceful sounds of spring- birds singing, geese honking and squirrels chattering.  At first, I had found comfort in this stillness.  Now, knowing that I am one of a few working in the Allen Art building on altered days, our empty library is becoming too quiet, and somewhat lonely.