Research-based Art Practices
For some artists, research doesn't just inform their work; it is the material, an essential component of its content. Whether you call your art a "research-based practice" or not, library research can provide context and theoretical concepts in your studio practice. Researching and critically thinking about art will help you write about your work, apply to residencies, and share your work with others.
In a studio visit, lecture or critique, you may be suggested to look at another artist's work. Write these down!
Where do you want to look?
Artist’s websites – Online representation of an artist, websites can be used extensions of an artist practice.
Galleries' websites—Contemporary artists tend to be represented by galleries. A gallery’s website might have information about its artists’ most recent exhibitions, biographies, or press.
Museums' websites – Museums often host online collections or exhibition archives, featuring detailed artist biographies, works, and context for their significance in art history.
Press – Generated by galleries in press releases given to art magazines or independently reviewed in art magazines: Hyperallergic, ArtForum, ArtReview, and e-flux regularly feature artist interviews, exhibition reviews, and critical essays.
