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Independent Curator + Writer, Fatoş Üstek (London, UK)

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We discuss: working with touring bands, different generations define culture differently, her curatorial approach, essayist curating, commissioning artwork, the need for planning, surrounding yourself with experts, liability insurance, the relationship between text and art, virtual studio visits, competitiveness, learning to give and receive criticism, the importance of knowing how to rebound and recover, seminal exhibitions, the value of time and distance, the increased speed of the art world

 

People + Places mentioned:
Istanbul Biennial – https://www.iksv.org/
Manu Chao
Crown Point Press – https://crownpoint.com/
fig-2 – https://fig2.co.uk/information/
Mark Francis – https://www.artfund.org/get-involved/art-happens/fig-2-publication/interview-with-mark-francis
Gagosian Gallery – https://gagosian.com/
Institute of Contemporary Arts – https://www.ica.art/
Young In Hong – http://younginhong.com
Do Ho Suh – https://art21.org/artist/do-ho-suh/
John Berger – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Berger
Massimiliano Gioni – https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2013/introduction-massimiliano-gioni
Ryan Gander – https://www.instagram.com/ryanjgander

 

http://www.fatosustek.com

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols
http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-144-independent-curator-writer-fatos-ustek-london-uk/

Independent Curator, Writer, Fatoş Üstek, London, UK, working in the gig economy, the need for constructive criticism, including more senses into an exhibition, great art is something that is surprising yet inevitable, the market value of art, the different types of curators, essayistic curating, arrogance and egos, career trajectories, the ephemeral nature of exhibitions, how acquisitions committees function, how she finds new artists, obstructions encourage creativity, how artist should approach curators, virtual studio visits, finding your personal definition of success, Liverpool Biennial, fig-2, Mark Francis, Gagosian Gallery, Sipsmith Gins, Eva Grubinger, Andreas Slominski, Serpentine Gallery, Tornabuoni Art, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Art Fund, Susan Hiller, Arts Council Collection, Turner Prize, Georges Perec, Oulipo
Independent Curator + Writer, Fatoş Üstek (London, UK)
Independent Curator + Writer, Fatoş Üstek (London, UK)
Independent Curator + Writer, Fatoş Üstek (London, UK)
PREVPublisher, Photographer, Blue Mitchell, one twelve publishing, Portland, Oregon, USA, the benefits of passion projects, building a community, how being a parent changes you perspective on your work, portfolio reviews, virtual portfolio reviews, relationships with galleries, selling unique photo works, selling photographic prints, working in editions, scarcity breeds desire, certificate of authenticity (COA), the desire for a darkroom chemical cologne, hand crafted art work, collaboration, the importance of having a purpose behind the choice of processes, the limitations of cyanotypes, how to write an artist statement, when submitting work follow the instructions, how to give and receive critical and constructive feedback, Lishui Photography Festival, CLICK! Photography Festival, Ansel Adams Vs Amateur Snapshots Prank, Matthew Dols
NEXTMuseum Technician at Amos Rex, Fredrik Willberg (Helsinki, Finland)

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