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• 20:46, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Diaspora (Created page with "= on the experience of living outside own country of origin or on migration experience; often exploring themes of displacement, hybrid identity, memory, and belonging.")
• 20:43, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Dematerialization (Created page with "= a conceptual shift, emerging in the 1960s, where the artist's personal, physical, or emotional presence is minimized, obscured, or removed, prioritizing the idea, process, or the viewer's experience over the traditional authorial subject; this approach often aligns with "postsubjective aesthetics," focusing on impersonal systems, documentation, or collective, ephemeral actions rather than expressive, tangible art objects.")
• 20:42, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Decolonisation of self (Created page with "= the active, conscious process of unlearning internalized Eurocentric, colonial, and capitalist perspectives to reclaim personal and cultural identity.")
• 20:40, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Decolonisation (Created page with "= a deconstructive and reconstructive effort to remove “white” and “Western” influence or centrality from essentially any and everything; a need to value “other ways of knowing” (decolonial methodology).")
• 20:39, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Dada (Created page with "= an early 20th-century international avant-garde "anti-art" movement (c. 1916–1924) that emerged as a radical, nonsensical reaction to the horrors of World War I, bourgeois capitalist culture, and nationalism, rejecting prior aesthetic standards, embracing chaos, humor, chance, and found objects (readymades) to provoke, shock, and challenge established societal norms.")
• 20:37, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Cyclorama (Created page with "= a massive, 360-degree cylindrical panoramic painting designed to surround viewers, typically from a central, raised platform, creating an immersive, realistic experience of a landscape or historical event.")
• 20:36, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Cyanotype (Created page with "= a 19th-century camera-less photographic printing process, invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel, that produces distinctive, monochrome Prussian blue images, often used in art to create ethereal silhouettes, photograms, and blueprints, which uses UV light (sunlight) to develop light-sensitive iron salts on paper or fabric, resulting in a permanent, cyan-blue print.")
• 20:35, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Curatorial practices (Created page with "= selection, organization, and presentation of artworks, transforming them into cohesive exhibitions that convey specific, researched themes.")
• 20:35, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Cultural politics (Created page with "= the intersection of artistic expression with power, identity, and social change, acting as a tool to challenge or reinforce, dominant ideologies, societal norms, and political structures.")
• 20:34, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Cubism (Created page with "= a revolutionary early 20th-century avant-garde art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque around 1907–1908 in Paris, that broke down forms into geometric shapes (planes, cones, spheres) to analyze, fragment, and reassemble subjects in an abstract, often monochromatic style.")
• 20:33, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Concrete art (Created page with "= a form of non-representational, geometric abstract art, launched by Theo van Doesburg in 1930, that rejects all imitation of nature, symbolism, or subjective emotion. It focuses on "concrete" realities—lines, colors, and planes—as objective, self-contained elements intended to create a clear, rational, and, often, mathematical visual language.")
• 20:33, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Conceptual art (Created page with "= a movement emerging in the 1960s—rooted in early 20th-century Dadaism—where the underlying idea, concept, or intention is prioritized above technical skill, aesthetics, or the final physical object.")
• 20:21, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Collecting (Created page with "= the intentional, curated, and ongoing process of acquiring specific objects (e.g. artworks, such as paintings, sculptures, or installations) based on personal, thematic, historical, or investment criteria.")
• 20:20, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Collage (Created page with "= a technique (term derived from the French coller: "to glue) where various materials like paper, fabric, photographs, and found objects are arranged and affixed to a supporting surface, such as canvas or board, to create a new, cohesive composition; it merges disparate, often pre-existing, elements to form a unique, layered, and sometimes 3D image or object.")
• 20:19, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Collaboration (Created page with "= the process of two or more artists or community members, working together, to create a single, shared piece or a common project.")
• 20:18, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Choreography (Created page with "= the intentional design and organization of movement, forms, or sequences in time and space, extending beyond dance in other forms of visual art.")
• 20:17, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Charcoal drawing (Created page with "= art medium using charred wood sticks or charcoal pencils to create deep black lines, soft shades, and rich textures.")
• 20:16, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Censorship (Created page with "= the suppression, alteration, or removal of creative works based on political, social, moral, or religious pressures; it restricts free expression by curbing content deemed obscene, blasphemous, or critical of authorities, often involving the closing of exhibitions, destruction of art, or self-censorship to avoid repercussions.")
• 20:15, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Cast (Created page with "= a three-dimensional reproduction of a sculpture or object created by pouring liquid material—such as plaster, bronze, resin, or concrete—into a pre-made mold.")
• 20:14, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Calligraphy (Created page with "= the stylized, artistic, and technical execution of lettering, utilizing tools like brushes or pens, transforming writing into a visual medium.")
• 19:48, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Built environment (Created page with "= representation, interpretation, or manipulation of human-made surroundings.")
• 19:48, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Brutalism (Created page with "= a style defined by raw, unpolished, and intentionally stark aesthetics, heavily influenced by 1950s–1970s design movement, originating from architectural, "raw concrete" (béton brut) roots, that emphasizes honest, exposed materials, stark functionality, and bold geometric forms over decoration.")
• 19:46, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Body art (Created page with "= an art form that uses the human body as the primary, living canvas or medium, rather than traditional materials like paint or stone.")
• 19:45, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Audio (Created page with "= a multidisciplinary practice where sound, rather than visual material, serves as the primary medium, focusing on the auditory experience, space, and active listening rather than traditional musical composition.")
• 19:44, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Automatism (Created page with "= a technique of creating without conscious, rational control, allowing the unconscious mind to direct the creative process; used by Surrealists in the 1920s, it involves spontaneous drawing, rapid doodling, scribbling, painting, or writing to bypass thought, avoid planned compositions and directly access inner, subconscious thoughts and emotions.")
• 19:42, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Assemblage (Created page with "= a three-dimensional artistic technique that involves creating sculptures or reliefs by combining, assembling, and arranging various, often non-traditional, found objects and scavenged materials.")
• 19:42, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Artist studio (Created page with "= a dedicated, specialized workspace used by artists to create, experiment, and develop their work: these spaces range from private, quiet, or inspirational rooms to professional, functional, and sometimes industrial environments designed for producing art.")
• 19:41, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Artist publication (Created page with "= a work of art created by an artist that uses the form, structure, or concept of a book as its medium, rather than just containing reproductions of artwork.")
• 19:40, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Artist as curator (Created page with "= a practitioner who, while maintaining their own art-making practice, also organizes, selects, and presents exhibitions of their work and that of others; often create exhibitions that reflect their own artistic, social, or political interests, sometimes challenging the dominant narratives or structures of the art world.")
• 19:39, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Artist-run space (Created page with "= an art venue managed directly by artists rather than curators, institutions, or commercial dealers.")
• 19:38, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Art market (Created page with "= a global,, often non-transparent network where art is bought, sold, and appraised, involving artists, galleries, auction houses, and collectors.")
• 19:37, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Art education (Created page with "= the structured teaching and learning of visual and performing arts.")
• 19:32, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Architectural drawing (Created page with "= technical, scaled, and conceptual illustrations used to visualize, communicate, and document the design, structure, and aesthetic intent of buildings.")
• 19:32, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Appropriation (Created page with "= the borrowing, copying, or incorporating of pre-existing images, objects, or cultural symbols into new works, often with minimal alteration to recontextualize, critique, or add new meaning to the original item, rather than simply plagiarizing. === Controversy: === Often sparks debate over legality, ownership, and the, thin line between artistic commentary and theft.")
• 19:29, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Applied art (Created page with "= the application of design and decoration to everyday, functional objects to make them aesthetically pleasing, practical, and user-friendly.")
• 19:29, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Anti-colonial struggle (Created page with "= on reclaiming indigenous identities, fostering national pride, and countering colonial narratives; challenging the perception of indigenous cultures as "primitive" or "uncivilized"; exposing the injustices of colonialism and its lasting impact; deconstructing colonial perspectives, offering alternative, empowered, and often subversive viewpoints to the dominant imperial history.")
• 19:27, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Animal rights (Created page with "= the creative, ethical, and political advocacy for non-human beings through visual, performance, and conceptual works, aiming to dismantle anthropocentric views that treat animals as property or mere material.")
• 19:25, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Alternative epistemologies (Created page with "= diverse, non-dominant frameworks for understanding, acquiring, and validating knowledge that challenge traditional Western, scientific, and, often, patriarchal, or Eurocentric perspectives.")
• 19:24, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page AI influenced art (Created page with "= an artwork created with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the production process; it creates pieces that, while influenced by existing works, are not direct copies or overly similar reproductions.")
• 19:21, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Actionism (Created page with "= (or Viennese Actionism) is a radical, short-lived 1960s art movement originating in Austria that emphasized direct, physical actions over traditional, passive art form; primarily performance-based, it used shocking, often ritualistic, or taboo acts to break down social and psychological barriers. Key figures included Günter Brus, Otto Muehl, Hermann Nitsch, and Rudolf Schwarzkogler.")
• 19:20, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Absurdity (Created page with "= the deliberate use of illogical, nonsensical, or irrational imagery and themes to highlight the conflict between humanity’s search for meaning and the chaotic, indifferent universe; rooted in existentialism and movements like Dada and Surrealism.")
• 19:19, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Abstract expressionism (Created page with "= a post-World War II (1940s-1950s) American art movement, primarily based in New York, characterized by non-representational, large-scale, and emotionally charged paintings; it emphasized spontaneous, gestural, and subconscious creation, shifting the art world center from Paris to New York. Key techniques included Action Painting (energetic, dripped paint) and Color Field painting.")
• 19:18, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Abstract art (Created page with "= a non-representational style that departs from depicting literal, visual reality, instead using color, shape, form, and gestural marks to create an emotional or subjective experience; emerging in the early 20th century, it focuses on inner vision rather than depicting external scenes; it does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality.")
• 18:44, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Surrealism (Created page with "= a 20th-century avant-garde movement that aimed to revolutionize human experience by blending dream, reality, and the unconscious mind, often creating illogical, bizarre, or dreamlike imagery. Founded by André Breton in 1924, it uses techniques like automatism (automatic, uncontrolled drawing) and strange juxtapositions to break free from rational thought and social conventions; it has developed in Europe in the aftermath of World War I.")
• 18:42, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Site-specific installation (Created page with "= an artwork created for a unique, specific location, designed to integrate with, respond to, and often alter the surrounding environment; having an interrelation with that location.")
• 18:41, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Self-colonisation (Created page with "= the voluntary adoption of foreign (often Western or Eurocentric) cultural values, aesthetic standards, and artistic models by artists or cultures that were not directly invaded, driven by a perception of foreign superiority or a desire for cultural legitimacy; this phenomenon involves replacing local traditions with the desired norms.")
• 18:39, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Section drawing (Created page with "= an artistic and technical representation that depicts a structure or object as if sliced through by an imaginary plane, revealing its internal, vertical, or horizontal, configuration.")
• 18:38, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Sculpture (Created page with "= the three-dimensional art work which is physically presented in the dimensions of height, width and depth; created by shaping, carving, casting, or constructing materials like stone, metal, clay, wood, or found objects; involves manipulating mass and volume in physical space.")
• 18:36, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Samizdat (Created page with "= the underground, self-published, and clandestine reproduction of censored artistic, literary, and political works in the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc (1950s-1980s), to bypass strict state censorship; often created using typewriters, carbon paper, or makeshift, amateurish methods to avoid state-controlled printing presses; included magnitizdat (music tape recordings) and cinematic samizdat (parallel cinema).")
• 18:34, 3 February 2026 Npk talk contribs created page Symbolism (Created page with "= representation of subjects or ideas by use of a device or motif to create underlying meaning; an artistic movement that originated in France (late 19th-century) seeking to represent absolute truths symbolically.")