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Patrik Andersson

Associate Professor

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Education:

MA, University of British Columbia
PhD, University of British Columbia

Bio

Patrik Andersson specializes in art history and curatorial studies with a strong focus on contemporary art and ideas. He has extensive experience curating exhibitions at institutions and under the independent moniker of Trapp Projects. He holds a PhD in Art History from the University of British Columbia with a dissertation on the post-war reception of Marcel Duchamp's work.

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Research Interests

Patrik’s recent publications include “Conversation with Lotta Antonsson and John O’Brian” in Lotta Antonsson: West Coast / West Coast by Trapp Editions, “Tim Gardner’s Photographic Paintings” in Tim Gardner: The Full Story for the Winnipeg Art Gallery, “A Snake Path from Conceptual Art to Skateboarding” in Out of Control: The Concrete Art of Skateboarding for the Audain Art Museum For recent curatorial projects, please visit www.trappprojects.com.

Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Art History AHIS 408 26/FA

Description

In this course students will investigate a specific topic or issue relevant to a variety of practices and critical concerns in Modernist art. The emphasis will be upon the development and articulation of critical and speculative thinking that will encourage personal research and prepare students for further study or practice in contemporary art.

Each section of this course runs with a different topic. See here .

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Social Science SOCS 310 26/FA

Description

This course is an introduction to the history and theories that inform Curatorial Practice. It will develop a foundational understanding of current discourses around Curatorial Practice, as well as critical awareness of the content and context of this field in relation to a wide range of issues and theories. Students are required to undertake research, give presentations, and write papers. Seminar topics may change each term, while key concepts, theories, and histories will consistently be addressed.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Praxis PRAX 300 26/FA

Description

This third year course offers the opportunity for students to develop their practice within the discourse of contemporary and historical art discourse. Students will acquire a critical vocabulary for understanding their own trajectories in dialogue with the context and history of art, through group critiques, discussions of pertinent writings, and individual and group presentations of research on a variety of subjects related to their area of practice. A Dialogues course is an investigation of artistic practice premised on a student's own interest to situate their work in a broader discourse and professional realm. They will learn skills related to completing projects, making presentations, speaking in public, leading discussions, writing, and integrating research and knowledge within their creative practice. Weekly meetings will allow for critiques of self-directed studio projects, discussion of assigned readings, and presentations of research projects.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.