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On Trying to be Collective

Hewitt, A. and Jordan, M. (2021) On Trying to be Collective. Art & the Public Sphere. 9(1 & 2), pp. 63-84. 2042-7948.

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Abstract:
In this article we ask in what way can the notion of care, collectivizing and the collective become a primary part of contemporary art practice? And further, what types of art practices address these central tenets of democracy? We do this by reflecting on the political potential of care and its importance as a tool for achiev- ing an equal society. Uniting the action of care and collectivity, we conclude that together these two undertakings represent a political force of commoning within the public sphere. Utilizing the writing of Beech, Hutchinson and Timberlake, who argue for collectivism over collaboration as a way towards societal change, we reflect upon the political implications for art when artists work collectively. We consider the practices and function of other art collectives examining their key purpose for acting collectively. We employ our previous practice as the Freee Art Collective, as well as our more recent work as the Partisan Social Club to consider in what ways our practice can be deemed collective.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/sustainable_cities_and_communities
Creators:
Hewitt, A. and Jordan, M.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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Date:
1 February 2021
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 63-84
Journal or Publication Title:
Art & the Public Sphere
Volume:
9
Number:
1 & 2
Number of Pages:
22
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1386/aps_00033_1
ISSN:
2042-7948
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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