NOT AN ARTIST is an investigation project led by IED and Accademia di Belle Arti “Aldo Galli” Como, involving professionals of the world of contemporary art and culture.

The concept arises from the observation of the contemporary art and culture scenario, which is evolving and opening up the market for new opportunities.

The goal is to foster a conversation and a discussion about the role and future evolution of all the “side-professions” that accompany and complement the work of Artists and Designers as well as the definition of the blurring borders between Art and the Design disciplines.

The result was not a clear answer but rather the need of deeper understanding under two research lines:

NOT AN ARTIST AS A PROFESSIONAL:
Discovering the professions of Contemporary Art

Interviews

Events

In the framework of International events and partnering with renowned institutions IED invites the protagonists of the cultural world to share their own experiences presenting practical examples, case studies and best practices in order to enrich the debate and provide participants with an overview of the future career opportunities in the artistic and cultural field. 

What does it mean to be NOT AN ARTIST?
What is the role of Institutions and different professionals in the changing scenario?
Where does the border between art and design lie?


The answer to these questions, and more, was given in the events.

NOT AN ARTIST AS A DESIGNER:
Exploring the blurring borders between disciplines

Art and Design

Art and Fashion

STUDENTS OF THE IED ART COURSES HAVE WORKED WITH PROFESSIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS AND GALLERIES

Fondation Pinault - Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia Peggy Guggenheim Collection - Aurora Museum - Fondazione Prada - MoCP Museum of Contemporary Photography - Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia - La Quadriennale di Roma - MUVE Fondazione Musei Civici Venezia - Istanbul Museum of Modern Art - Courtauld Institute of Art - Centro Pecci per l’Arte Contemporanea - Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Roma - Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi - MART Museo d’Arte Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto - Christie’s - Bologna Artefiera - Ikon Gallery - Alberta Pane Gallery - Manifattura Tabacchi - Fondazione Querini Stampalia - MAXXI - MUSE Factory of Projects - DRAF David Roberts Art Foundation Limited - Associazione Arte Continua/Galleria Continua

Watch the interview to Mario Cristiani, founder of Galleria Continua

Highlights

Photo courtesy The High Line, Liz Ligon