Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Value in Collections

The Value in Collections

Both the Usher and Collection possess highly valued collectables as they house various items from historical artefacts, grand cutlery sets and an array of oil …

 

Concept of collections and the site

Concept of collections and the site

The Usher and Collection What is a collection to me? The definition of collection: 1. The action or process of collection someone or something 2. A group of …

 

Stories behind the artworks

Stories behind the artworks

‘Museums write and perform historical script through their collections and exhibitions.’ (Garoian, 2001, p.4) A piece of art or object in the James Usher gallery has …

 

Interpreting the Artwork

Interpreting the Artwork

  In preparation for one of our lessons we had been given tasks that we could do once we had arrived at the museum or we …

 

Rider Spoke!

Rider Spoke!

  In 2007 Blast Theory launched their newest performance Rider Spoke. It is described on their website as a performance where “Cyclists explore the city at …