This course introduces students to the practice of art writing and criticism. It covers a variety of writing styles, formats, and approaches—from exhibition reviews to critical essays—and helps students develop the skills needed to articulate their ideas about contemporary art. The course also explores the role of criticism in curating. In addition to conventional forms, the course includes alternative modes of art writing and writing on art, such as zines and other self-published formats.

Indicative references :

• Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, 2022, I am an Artist (He Said). 1 ed., National Gallery Singapore, https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/book.123209.

• Gilda Williams, 2014, How to Write About Contemporary Art (Thames & Hudson).

• Hans Ulrich Obrist, 2014, Ways of Curating (Farrar, Straus and Giroux).

• Hito Steyerl, 2009, “In Defense of the Poor Image” e-flux Journal, issue 10.

• James Elkins, 2003, What Happened to Art Criticism? (University of Chicago Press).

• Art Magazines and online platforms for art writings such as Frieze, Artforum, ArtReview, Art & Market, ArtsEquator and sea-through