Beginning July 1, 2011 eighteen students from Russia, Columbia, Malaysia, Belarus, USA and Sweden arrived in Mariestad to participate in an intensive summer course called Shaping the City. Course lectures and discussions focused on Mariestad’s architectural and social history, geography, tourism, national identity, uses of public space, and socially engaged art practices. Students were asked to critically examine their role in the city while creating projects in or about Mariestad that use the themes of the course as inspiration. Their work was presented in an exhibition on July 21, 2011.
The course was led by artist Amanda Herman (USA) with assistance from Stadslabratoriet/CityArtLab director, Anna Viola Hallberg (SE). Celebrated artists from Sweden and abroad participated and led workshops. Mason Nye (NYC) worked with six students to paint a 45-meter long mural and Stewart Wilson (NYC) led a floating sculpture workshop for students and local residents.
The course is presented in collaboration with the following organizations: Valand School of Fine Arts in Gothenburg, Sweden, California College of the Arts in San Francisco, CA. USA, and Stadslabratoriet/CityArtLab in Mariestad, Sweden.
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