AlterNativeArt

I am really starting to question my own perception of what constitutes as art. I am challenged daily as I take alternate strides to forming my own art history knowledge. From found art to art activism and now the public as art, it is fair to say there is still very much to be learnt. I stumbled across this article and I would really like to know what other people think about 'Work No. 850' and also the 'Fourth Plinth'. Do these constitute as art? Artworks that put the public centre stage Laura Barton Wednesday July 2, 2008 Original article: http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/visualart/story/0,,2288366,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=40 A volunteer runs through Tate Britain as part of Martin Creed's Work No 850. Photograph: Reuters Every 30 seconds they hurtle through the gallery, short, damp breath stirring the dry museum air. These are the runners who have been recruited for Work No 850, Martin Creed's latest exhibition at Tate Britain. Creed, who was awarded ...

After spending time with the I am a Think Tank project I feel it is only right to promote Art Activism by directing you to a post from the Guardian Blog, around successful protest! How to Protest- and Survive A poorly planned boycott is pointless, while a badly worded banner can land you in the cells. In this extract from her new book, Bibi van der Zee explains how to campaign effectively - without falling foul of the law Bibi van der Zee The Guardian , Thursday June 5 2008 Article history Direct action Campaigns against the over-packaging of food have jolted supermarkets into acknowledging the need for change, while campaigns against the growth in aviation have kept airlines and the emissions in the headlines. In Wales and the west of Ireland, new gas pipelines have been the subject of unwanted attention. Direct action, done well, is probably one of the best ways of raising awareness and even getting a final concession. Many of these actions have involved breaking the law: criminal da...