L'Artiste comme chercher

Mick Finch gave the keynote presentation about contexts of artist as researcher in France and the UK, at this international colloquium.

The city and region of Limoges is an international landmark in ceramics. This is evidenced in local history and the presence of many notable institutions, including research centres, industry, businesses and startups. In this context, research, whether fundamental or applied, technical or artistic, is a major priority and is in constant evolution.

‘La Céramique Comme Expérience’ CCE), is the new research laboratory of l’École Nationale Supérieure d'Art de Limoges. It aims to promote transdisciplinary projects within the art and design departments. CCE is a platform for experimental artistic research; in close association with theoretical and scientific research, into ceramics, glass and digital tools and technologies.

This International Colloquium explores various forms of research associated with the theoretical and artistic concerns of the CEC.

• What philosophical questions arise from a reflection on the relationship between digital technologies and art?
• How will the history of ceramics be transformed by the digital revolution and these new tools for design, production and distribution? • How do contemporary artists combine contemporary research protocols, craft skills and digital tools?
• How do scientific laboratories, artists' residences (specialized in ceramic or glass), high tech startups and other innovation institutions develop innovative transdisciplinary research methodologies?
Guest speakers include philosophers, art historians, artists, designers, engineers, scientists, students as well as institutional representatives. The presentations and exchanges will be published.

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