Handbook

This course offers first-hand experience of biennales in various parts of the world. As part of this course, you will visit two to three biennale (or triennale) exhibitions over a two-week intensive. The exhibitions and their content will be examined from the point of view of various disciplines, such as curatorial, art history and theory. The course provides you with an understanding of contemporary, innovative approaches to art and exhibition-making. In addition to introductory seminars prior to departure as well as on-site discussions led by lecturers, you will hear from curatorial and/or education staff at the biennales, and, where possible, participating artists. Each course is unique, depending on which biennales are on in any given year. Generally, the course will cover European biennales one year (e.g. Venice, Istanbul, Lyon) and Asian biennales in the next year (e.g. Gwangju, Shanghai, Singapore, Sharjah). Note: You are responsible for your own travel arrangements and associated costs. An additional up-front fee is also required by the university to cover the cost of delivering a course overseas (specific details are confirmed each year).