Thesis (M.A.)--University of Texas at El Paso, 2009. / Title from title screen. Vita. CD-ROM. Includes bibliographical references. Also available online.

Thesis (M.L.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Includes special report study entitled: Psychological effects on outdoor exhibition.

Texte remanié de: Th.--Paris--Éc. des Chartes. / Publ. dans le cadre d'un DEA de l'École pratique des hautes études et d'une thèse. Bibliogr. p. 267-291. Index.

A shift in practice towards a process-orientated and collaborative art practice within the strands of art practice in the public realm raises the question, ’what is the practical contribution artists make to society?’ which can only be answered by first understanding how artists work. Introducing the concepts of ‘context’, ‘artist-led’ and ‘residency’ with reference to the Artists Placement Group, the problematics of assessing the social contribution of context-specific art practices are presented as resting upon two difficulties, the conceptual gulf between the artworld and the public realm and the assumption that artists can or should not articulate their intentions for an artwork. Combining questions raised from practice with the problems outlined by Suzanne Lacy, the need for research into the generative process of public artists is established. The purpose of the research is to investigate and develop artists’ understanding of the generative process by examining the interaction of artists in contexts in the public realm and to make that information explicit. An appropriate methodology and theoretical framework is found by critically reviewing recent related practice-based research projects in Art and Design with special attention to the work of Ian Hunter on immersion strategies in rural contexts. The model of the artistic process as problem-solving, developed by J. Getzels and M. Csikszentmihalyi , is also examined against current theories in scientific research into creativity and theories of social policy problem-setting of Donald Schon and the pattern of inquiry by John Dewey and subsequently extended. Data was generated by recording the decisions and reflections of three artists carrying out an actual artist-led context-specific project in the public realm (‘Taming Goliath’). Data gathered by using a specially adapted method (‘Sweatbox’) were analysed by using the Generative Process Model. The results produced narratives which describe each artist’s experience and information on the methods artists use to interact with a context in the public realm, their intentions. The significance of the findings and the experience are discussed in relation to the work of Suzanne Lacy and Allan Kaprow with recommendations for further research. In conclusion, four areas contributing to knowledge are proposed: the extension of the Generative Process Model, the development of an methodology of analysis, the usage of the Sweatbox method and contributions to the body of knowledge of artists’ processes in the public realm.

Jenny Holzer has not always held her present post as a reigning figure in the world of contemporary art. When juxtaposed with the simplicity of her first text series, Truisms (1977), her recent work is increasingly more complex. Yet clearly there are qualities which have remained vital to the core aspects of Holzer?s concepts regarding art, particularly that it is intended to be seen by many, pondered over, and deciphered by the general public. She has proven herself capable of exhibiting work in a wide variety of mediums so as to address more acutely an extensive array of cultural issues. In order to remain true to her ideals while adjusting to new spaces and an ever shifting social landscape, Holzer has retained, above all, a devotion to utilizing clear, direct language. Other details in Holzer?s imagery have changed: simple black and white texts printed on posters led to more complex textual displays which employed light, color, and other various mediums (such as marble, skin, and bone, to name a few). Audiences have been winnowed away to a more select group of ?art? cognoscenti who seek out her texts, rather than the original street viewers who were caught abruptly off guard by the appearance of Holzer?s texts in public places. Rather than authoring her own texts, Holzer now also culls writings from various poets or utilizes documents from government archives; installations have grown more intricate and complex as they have moved from outdoor to gallery and museum spaces. Nonetheless, Holzer still elicits reactions to her work today that are as strong as the feelings borne towards her early works. In fact, some of these newer projects may even be more emotionally difficult to bear, as they continue to engender dialogues about issues most viewers would rather ignore because of their uncomfortable nature. This paper serves to explore the ways in which Holzer?s work has successfully matured, addresses the mechanisms by which her texts achieve their potency, and enumerates the similarities and differences between the various series Holzer has created through her career up to her Redaction Paintings (2005-2007).

Thesis (M. A.)--Ohio State University, 2008. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-202).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, Department of Art History, June 2003. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available of the Internet.

Texte remanié de: Proefschrift--Letteren--Vrije Universiteit te Amsterdam, 1994. / Résumé en anglais et en allemand. Bibliogr. p. 433-466. Index.

Over the course of the past decade the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) stations in Taiwan have become open air art galleries: with more prominent and frequent display of various artistic creations in stations, including interactive artworks. However, unlike the audiences in more meticulously choreographed exhibition contexts, those in stations are usually involuntary. New criteria for the creation and evaluation of artworks in these context are necessary to enhance the connection between the audience and the artwork, and to elicit meaningful experience via interactivity. This research aims to uncover the critical factors that can turn an indifferent passenger into an explorative participant, subsequently leading them to obtain meaningful experiences through interaction with computer-based interactive artwork. This research focuses on artworks that are permanently installed in the stations, with three case studies conducted in MRT stations forming the backbone of the research. Field observation was the first step in each case study, conducted in order to understand the fundamentals of the interactivity between the passengers and the artworks. This was followed by in-depth interviews with the passengers and three professional interview groups. A critical Analytical Framework was formed throughout the course of the research, identifying five engaging characteristics: Incentive, Transfer, Accessibility, Play, and Challenge. These five characteristics were eventually reapplied to re-examine the case studies and the content of the interviews with the professionals. The findings of this research articulate how the Analytical Framework can be adopted in future research intended to create the conditions for more meaningful art-interactions. This Analytical Framework will assist artists, designers and researchers in their pre-planning and follow up evaluations of the degree of engagement generated by computer-based interactive artworks displayed in transport hubs. The interest that the outcomes of this research has attracted in the field suggests that the framework could be extended to the examination of various computer-based interactive artworks in similar public contexts. In this context, the framework would play a valuable role in uncovering a more dynamic paradigm used to illustrate how meaningful experiences can evolve in similar public spaces.

Dans les débats sur la conservation de l'art public, nous observons qu'une nouvelle conception de l'objet d'art public impose une réflexion sur la patrimonialisation de l'oeuvre publique contemporaine lors de sa mise en valeur. Le sujet de ce mémoire se situe dans la continuité de cette réflexion critique. Il a pour objectif de faire l'analyse sociologique d'une stratégie de mise en valeur des sculptures d'art public contemporaines: leur déplacement de leur premier lieu d'installation vers un autre lieu jugé beaucoup plus propice à leur mise en valeur. Notre analyse de leurs déplacements conjugue l'examen de leur mise en valeur, leur conservation et leur restauration. Ce mémoire se base sur l'étude des cas figures suivants: L 'Homme de Calder, Phare du Cosmos d'Yves Trudeau, un groupe de sept sculptures de la Ville de Longueuil et La Joute de Riopelle, tous délocalisés pour leur conservation. Lors de la mise en valeur par le déplacement des sculptures, nous constatons, en nous référant aux théories du sociologue, Howard Becker, Les mondes de l'art, la formation d'un réseau de plusieurs acteurs de différents secteurs coopérants entre eux grâce à des conventions facilitant l'activité collective. Nous examinons l'impact de la participation active de nouveaux acteurs dans la chaîne de coopération, soit l'artiste, des personnes non spécialistes en conservation et le public. Ceux-ci démontrent par leur intérêt que l'art public fait partie du patrimoine. Nous démontrons que la délocalisation de ces sculptures cause des pertes et des gains. Bien qu'elles perdent leur caractère propre de production (historique, fonctionnel, identitaire), cette délocalisation des sculptures contribue à créer des espaces collectifs plus riches sur le plan visuel dans des nouveaux lieux et permet de restaurer et de mettre en valeur adéquatement les oeuvres. Souvent rejetées ou négligées, ces déplacements permettront à de nouveaux usagers de se les réapproprier. La protection de l'art public nous indique qu'il reflète une partie de l'histoire et qu'il fait partie de notre patrimoine artistique et culturel. ______________________________________________________________________________ MOTS-CLÉS DE L’AUTEUR : Art public, Sculpture, Conservation, Déplacement, Patrimonialisation.