Antiquity has provided a standard by which all subsequent periods have tended to be judged. The Jenkins Venus was thought during the neoclassical period to be the embodiment of love and beauty, so fundamental to contemporary ideas of art appreciation.
London Art Now: A Summer School in Contemporary Art
A five-day summer school is offered by Christie’s Education each July. London Art Now immerses students in the culture of contemporary art, the London art scene, and contemporary art-world practice.
Join us for a summer school in contemporary art using London as its classroom. A stimulating, accessible and informative series of specialist-led sessions will be held in important galleries, museum collections and temporary exhibitions, alongside visits to artists' studios, emerging galleries, and 'alternative' exhibition spaces. You will hear a range of voices, for example: the artist, the critic, the curator, the dealer, and the collector. There will also be unique opportunities for object handling, conservation study and analysis of the art market. A maximum of 24 summer school participants will ensure the exclusivity of the experience. The summer school welcomes students aged 18 years or over.
The idea of using 'London as our classroom' means that attending London Art Now will involve quite a lot of walking. Please ensure you are ready for this, with comfortable shoes and perhaps rainwear, bearing in mind the possibility that London's weather is sometimes unpredictable. We think you would also find it useful to purchase an 'Oyster Card' for the duration of the course. For details please visit Transport for London.
AM: Orientation and coffee at Christie's Education, Visit to Tate Britain, Tate Boat from Millbank Pier to Bankside Pier
Lunch: Tables reserved at Tate Modern
PM: Visit to Tate Modern
AM: Visit to public exhibition space
PM: Visit to west end commercial galleries
AM: Meet at Victoria Miro Gallery for tour of East End galleries
Lunch: Tables reserved at Approach Tavern
PM: Continuation of tour
AM: Visit to Christie's to meet the specialists followed by a handling session in the Christie's warehouse
PM: Visit to a contemporary gallery
AM: Visit to public exhibition and/or private collection
Lunch: Tables reserved at Villandry
PM: Panel discussion at Christie's Education 'Collecting Contemporary Art in the Current Economic Climate' followed by Drinks Reception to close Summer School 2011
Please note this schedule is provisional and the order and content of the days may change.
Summer School Terms and Conditions
Please note special terms and conditions apply for Christie's Education Summer Schools:
Fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Enrolment is on a strictly first come first served basis. It is not possible to replace individual sessions that you are unable to attend with sessions on a future course. Christie's Education reserves the right to alter the content and dates of all courses and to cancel advertised courses as a result of circumstances beyond their control. Should any student who has enrolled on a course find that they need to withdraw or transfer to a different course, please see the following:
More than 28 days before the start of the course
Withdrawal: 90% refund of course fee
Transfer: Administration fee equal to 10% of the course fee
28 days or less before the start of the course
Withdrawal: No refund
Transfer: No refund of original course fee; fee for new course payable in full
After the start of the course
Withdrawal: No refund
Transfer: No refund of original course fee; fee for new course payable in full
Bookings
To book your place you can download a booking form here and email it to us at education@christies.com. Alternatively you can book your place over the phone by calling +44 20 7665 4350.
Summer Schools
London Art Now
Course Dates
9-13 July 2012
Course Fees
£950 (includes Tate Boat tickets and entry to all exhibitions and galleries)
