In this facilitator-led experience, students will be guided through Hany Armanious: Stone Soup (Term 1) Using their deep knowledge of the exhibition, Learning Experience Facilitators will introduce students to the key concepts and ideas through group discussions and activities, prompting students to think critically about the works.
Students and teachers receive access to the Exhibition Resource, filled with engaging audio-visual and text-based content providing detailed insights into the exhibition.
Exhibition summary:
Building on the exhibition of the same name recently shown at the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, this major solo exhibition will include works from throughout Armanious’ career including new and recent works. Encompassing the entire museum, this exhibition will be accompanied by a publication jointly produced with the Henry Moore Institute.
Details
Available: Terms 1-4
Levels: Levels 10-12 and VCE
Sessions: 9:30-10:45; 11-12:15; 13:00-14:15
Duration: 75min
Capacity: 30
Cost
Cost: $16 per student. $50 education service fee applies to all bookings
Schools Access Program: Low-SES schools (ICSEA <1050) are encouraged to get in touch with the Learning Experiences team.
Key themes
Contemporary art (materials, techniques and processes), artists’ ideas and inspiration, role of the curator, survey and thematic exhibitions, exhibition design, conservation, and art collections.
Students will...
- Learn about key exhibition ideas and themes
- Build confidence interpreting contemporary art
- Gain inspiration for their own art making practice
- Participate in facilitator-led group activities and discussions that prompt critical thinking and provoke curiosity
- Informally engage with university students – who make up our facilitator team – and learn about diverse post-school pathways
Curriculum Connections
- VCE Art Making and Exhibiting
- VCE Art Creative Practice
- Visual Arts 7-10
- Intercultural Capability