A Beginner's Guide to Contemporary Art with Ben Street

The course is taught by Ben Street. Ben is a lecturer and educator at various galleries including the National Gallery, Tate Modern and Tate Britain. He is a freelance curator and writer on contemporary art, and is the author of a number of catalogue essays for museums and galleries. Ben is a former lecturer at the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum, New York, and taught A-level Art History in London for five years.

This is a five-week overview of contemporary art in London, looking at private collections, commercial galleries, artist's studios, museum and exhibition spaces. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary, but open-mindedness and a spirit of curiosity are essential. The course is aimed at those who find contemporary art baffling, enervating, intriguing or forbidding, and will be taught in an accessible, engaging way, while taking in the vast range of locations in which to experience art in London.

The course will take place on Saturday afternoons 2 - 4pm, 14th July - 18th August (no session on the 28th July)

The cost is £125 per person, excluding travel costs or £25 per session. Anyone over 18 is welcome to attend. Places will be allotted on a first-come first serve basis.

For more information and to book your place on the course please contact admin@saatchigallery.com


The Art World Unpacked with Ben Street

In this intensive, informative and enjoyable week-long course, participants will gain an insight into the workings of the contemporary art world from a number of perspectives. Meeting artists, gallery owners, and curators, and visiting a range of different spaces - from large-scale galleries to hidden gems of the East End to a working artist's studio - you'll have first-hand access to the complex and fascinating world of contemporary art.

Taught by museum educator (National Gallery, Tate Modern, MoMA), art fair co-director (Sluice) and art writer (Art Review) Ben Street, this course is aimed at 18-25 year olds with an interest either in working in or understanding the art world.

Dates: 6th - 10th August, 2 - 4 pm.

Course begins at the Saatchi Gallery, London, SW3 4RY.

Cost: £100 per person

Places are limited so book early.

For more information and to book please contact admin@saatchigallery.com

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