Welcome
to the third edition of the Static Pamphlet
This
month we present two very different commissioned
essays on the continuing theme of 'Us and Them'
The two essays are not intended to be compared,
as they have very different fields of inquiry.
One explores the language of social relationships,
the other looks at the commercial art market and
the needs of artists.
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'Game
Over' - A
project by SPLICE
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Image
by Joanna Spitzner
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See
Articles
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In
'Them = Not-Us, etc' Dave Beech explores the conditions
of the term 'Us and Them', and the relationship between
this, and the historically developed terms of 'I/Thou'
and 'subject/other'.
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In, 'The Glory of the Garden?' Matt Price explores
the developing commercial art market in Birmingham and
its potential to support the development of artist's
careers. Your written response to either of these essays,
and their commissioning, is encouraged. Also look out
for reviews of art events in London and Liverpool.
*Our online status means that
new texts will be added daily, so this month's Pamphlet
isn't complete until 24 July. Watch this space for further
reviews and letters.
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Purpose
of Pamphlet
There
is a distinct lack of distribution channels for quick-fire
response to art,
cultural
events, policies and writing, and more generally a dearth
of critical thinking.
The Static Pamphlet will ensure that if last night's
exhibition was exceptional or if it was weak, there
is a place for someone to say it publicly, today. By
encouraging criticism we hope it will make it matter
that work is good. This is of particular importance
in places and circuits of activity where the current
criticism structures seldom reach. The Static Pamphlet
consists of a letters page, updated daily, longer articles
and a monthly commissioned essay on the theme of 'Us
and Them'. A new Pamphlet is issued monthly on the 25th,
and a hard-copy distribution available on the 9th of
every month. Static actively seeks and welcomes letters,
articles and essay proposals. |
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