Contribution to 'Methodologies of Socially Engaged Art'

Methodologies of Socially Engaged Art was an event at Tate Modern.

This event presented a panel discussion focusing on Peckham Platform’s continuing research into socially engaged art. It also formed part of the interdisciplinary research project ‘Methodologies of Socially Engaged Art: Process, Politics and Practice’ between Peckham Platform and cultural geographer Dr. Danny McNally (Royal Holloway University of London).

Chaired by Paul Goodwin, Professor of Black Art and Design and trustee at Peckham Platform, the event included talks by Danny McNally, curator Marijke Steedman and artists Barby Asante (The South London Black Music Archive, To Gypsyland, sorryyoufeeluncomfortable) and Sarah Cole (Tribe, Care Full, Smother) on the working methods and philosophies of socially engaged artists. This was followed by open discussion with the panel, as well as time for questions from the audience. Hosted by Tate Modern, this event brought together key actors in socially engaged art including artists, educators, academics, curators and policy figures.

Sarah Cole's talk focused on her practice, with specific reference to using documentation as both a record and a spur for the generation and dissemination of socially engaged methodologies.

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