Manifesto Workshop

I really enjoyed this workshop. I was aware of the manifesto from my CP lectures and studying Communism but it was interesting to discuss the importance of them and why they are important. There were plenty of examples for us to read which highlighted how different they can be. Some were even funny or sarcastic.

What is a manifesto?

-Definition of practice (who, what, why)

-Statement of intent

-Group/individual intentions

-Group rules

-Political declaration

-Ethics

-Formal outline

-Beliefs/ what you stand for

-Policies

Why is a (artist) manifesto important?

-Professional

-Credible

-Taken seriously

-Supporting political ideas:

Many of the artists involved in movements of the early C20th were heavily involved in politics such as the Constructivists, Surrealists, Dadaists etc. and expressed their beliefs through their work.

The 1st artists manifesto was written by the Futurists in 1909

Some interesting manifestos include: The Stuckists, The Cult Of The Done Manifesto, 

Droog Manifesto

Annie, Henna and I worked together to come up with our own manifesto after reading some well known and not so well known examples. Some of the issues we wanted to target were: inclusiveness (sometimes feeling "stupid" for not understanding certain art) sharing ideas and collaboration, being open minded, wanting to learn, not mindlessly going along with what we are told, actually do something with your ideas, just do it.