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Writing and Publishing
Detail of Mel Bochner ‘s iconic text series
It is no secret that the art world is driven by trends. That also extends to the language we use. Of course fashion has its place in capturing the zeitgeist but once a word is overused, it’s time to look elsewhere for impact.
These are the words that got a little too much traction in 2016.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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