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“Art is an outlet toward regions which are not ruled by time and space”
— Marcel Duchamp

Avant-Guardian Musings is a curated space of ideas and information, resources, reviews and readings for undergraduate and graduate students studying modern and contemporary art history and visual art theory, film and photography studies, and the expanding field of visual culture and screen studies. For students currently enrolled in my courses or the field school, the blog and associated social media links also serve as a place of reflection and an extension of the ideas and visual material raised in lecture and seminar discussion.

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From the Archives | How (And Why) To Take Excellent Lecture Notes
From the Archives | How (And Why) To Take Excellent Lecture Notes
about 8 months ago
Weekly Musings + Round Up... And A Few More Things
Weekly Musings + Round Up... And A Few More Things
about 2 years ago
Weekly Musings + Round Up... And A Few More Things
about 2 years ago
Weekly Musings + Round Up... And A Few More Things
Weekly Musings + Round Up... And A Few More Things
about 2 years ago
Top 10 Modern and Contemporary Art Exhibitions Worth Visiting In 2023
Top 10 Modern and Contemporary Art Exhibitions Worth Visiting In 2023
about 2 years ago

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Summer freedom vibes ✨💃🏼☀️🕶️🍓✨more than ever, not taking it for granted.
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#shamelessselefie #summer #stressfree #freedom
Summer freedom vibes ✨💃🏼☀️🕶️🍓✨more than ever, not taking it for granted. . . . #shamelessselefie #summer #stressfree #freedom
Going into June like… 💃🏼✨💋🏍️💨
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#startofsummer #zerofucks #motorcycleofinstagram #motorcycle #sportbikelife #aprilia #apriliars660 #motogirl #whistler #seatosky
Going into June like… 💃🏼✨💋🏍️💨 . . . #startofsummer #zerofucks #motorcycleofinstagram #motorcycle #sportbikelife #aprilia #apriliars660 #motogirl #whistler #seatosky
Today was all about urban, graffiti, and street art, and I am always struck by the range of materials, content, and creativity in Paris. Here’s a small survey of work that caught my eye as we made our way from Belleville through the Marais to C
Today was all about urban, graffiti, and street art, and I am always struck by the range of materials, content, and creativity in Paris. Here’s a small survey of work that caught my eye as we made our way from Belleville through the Marais to Central Paris 👀✨💙 . . . #paris #streetart #urbanart #arthistory #graffiti
Happy Birthday Brian @barenscott 🎂🎉😘 Gemini season is here! And while we didn’t get to ride today, we did get to race bikes at the Louvre video arcade, see all the motorcycle shops in Paris, eat yummy pastries, drink wine and picnic in the T
Happy Birthday Brian @barenscott 🎂🎉😘 Gemini season is here! And while we didn’t get to ride today, we did get to race bikes at the Louvre video arcade, see all the motorcycle shops in Paris, eat yummy pastries, drink wine and picnic in the Tuileries, and explore the street art in Belleville. And tonight, we will dine and celebrate at your favourite restaurant. You know there is no one else with whom I would rather spend a day chilling, wandering the streets, and laughing. “You and me and five bucks.” I love you forever, and I hope this next year brings you more of what you’ve been dreaming about❤️
If I could pick one couture creation from the Louvre Couture exhibition I posted about earlier, this John Galliano for Christian Dior gown from his Fall 2006 haute couture collection would be it! Inspired by the court of Louis XIV and many of its mos
If I could pick one couture creation from the Louvre Couture exhibition I posted about earlier, this John Galliano for Christian Dior gown from his Fall 2006 haute couture collection would be it! Inspired by the court of Louis XIV and many of its most rebellious women, the gown is designed with partial armour and creates this beautiful tension, movement, and awe that is hard to express. Simply put, Galliano is a true artist and this dress is a masterpiece. . . . #louvre #paris #louvrecouture #johngalliano #hautecouture #fashion #arthistory

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Au Salon de la Rue des Moulins (1894). Lautrec’s birthday is today and he is considered one of the most important painters of urban fin de siecle Paris.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Au Salon de la Rue des Moulins (1894). Lautrec’s birthday is today and he is considered one of the most important painters of urban fin de siecle Paris.

Weekly Flipboard Links and Media Roundup

November 24, 2019

As we wind down the final week of the semester ahead of the exams, I am looking ahead to the calm before the grading storm and working on some pressing research and writing projects ahead of Christmas vacation. It seems there are never enough days from September to December to get to all of my non-teaching tasks, but I do have some longer form blog posts I am working on for the coming month where I will explore ideas around cultural capital, take a comparative look at three of my favourite films of the year, and publish an annotated reading list of art and visual culture related fiction and non-fiction titles to enjoy over the holidays. Finally, I hope to preview some great modern and contemporary art shows slated for spring and summer 2020. It is never too early to plan, and I have many great art city trips planned already for the year to come. Hang in there folks—we are almost there! Enjoy the links.

"Will Instagram Ever ‘Free the Nipple’?"
"Will Instagram Ever ‘Free the Nipple’?"

nytimes.com

"Why Art Fails to Make a Difference on Its Own"
"Why Art Fails to Make a Difference on Its Own"

artnet.com

The Role of the Artist in the Age of Trump
The Role of the Artist in the Age of Trump

theatlantic.com

"Indigenous Art Is So Camp"
"Indigenous Art Is So Camp"

canadianart.ca

"'Blade Runner' blew his mind. Now this artist uses AI to explore human consciousness."
"'Blade Runner' blew his mind. Now this artist uses AI to explore human consciousness."

mashable.com

"It’s Never Too Late: 20 Art-World Superstars Who Only Found Success Long After Others Would Have Given Up"
"It’s Never Too Late: 20 Art-World Superstars Who Only Found Success Long After Others Would Have Given Up"

artnet.com

"Everything you need to know about Vancouver’s new $1.2M public art chandelier (VIDEO)"
"Everything you need to know about Vancouver’s new $1.2M public art chandelier (VIDEO)"

vancouverisawesome.com

"The Realities Facing Art Schools Today (PODCAST)"
"The Realities Facing Art Schools Today (PODCAST)"

hyperallergic.com

"Why Do Corporations Buy Art? (VIDEO)"
"Why Do Corporations Buy Art? (VIDEO)"

theartassignment

"How This Painting Campaigned for Women’s Rights | TateShots (VIDEO)"
"How This Painting Campaigned for Women’s Rights | TateShots (VIDEO)"

tateshots

"Will Instagram Ever ‘Free the Nipple’?" "Why Art Fails to Make a Difference on Its Own" The Role of the Artist in the Age of Trump "Indigenous Art Is So Camp" "'Blade Runner' blew his mind. Now this artist uses AI to explore human consciousness." "It’s Never Too Late: 20 Art-World Superstars Who Only Found Success Long After Others Would Have Given Up" "Everything you need to know about Vancouver’s new $1.2M public art chandelier (VIDEO)" "The Realities Facing Art Schools Today (PODCAST)" "Why Do Corporations Buy Art? (VIDEO)" "How This Painting Campaigned for Women’s Rights | TateShots (VIDEO)"
  • Will Instagram Ever ‘Free the Nipple’?

  • Why Art Fails to Make a Difference on Its Own

  • The Role of the Artist in the Age of Trump

  • Indigenous Art Is So Camp

  • 'Blade Runner' blew his mind. Now this artist uses AI to explore human consciousness.

  • It’s Never Too Late: 20 Art-World Superstars Who Only Found Success Long After Others Would Have Given Up

  • Everything you need to know about Vancouver’s new $1.2M public art chandelier (VIDEO)

  • The Realities Facing Art Schools Today (PODCAST)

  • Why Do Corporations Buy Art? (VIDEO)

  • How This Painting Campaigned for Women’s Rights | TateShots (VIDEO)

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