DUAS Loop

It's that time of the month again: DUAS Loop is bringing you the round up of the latest art goings-on in Durham and beyond. From DUAS events, to podcast recommendations we've got you covered.  Image credit: Amana Moore As ever, keep reading for...  What's been on -  where you can find out about art-related activities that have been going on within the society and further afield! What's going on  -  events and activities that are happening that you can get involved with! What's "in" -   recommendations of podcasts, books and exhibitions we think you might enjoy! But first, a word from our president, Yujin!   Happy New Year DUAS! Whether you’re back in Durham or at home, I hope that you’ve all had a nice Christmas and the first two weeks of Epiphany term.  It’s not particularly the situation that any of us had wanted, but despite the difficulties, as in last term, we’re going to do our best to provide you with art activities! Sadly, Life Drawing se...

Welcome back to DUAS Loop! This month we hear from Alix, the curator for Western Art at Durham University. The University have a diverse and widely distributed collection of art, primarily modern, which is involved in an exciting array of projects, with students and local residents alike. Alix spoke to Amana about the work the collection do, and how we can get involved as students, particularly with the upcoming Student Art Prize and the concurrent Art Prize Art School.  Amana: Alix, tell me a bit about yourself and what you do. Alix: My role sits within the Library & Collections department and I’m part of the Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions team. I have responsibility for our diverse and widely distributed collection of primarily modern art. I joined the University in 2016 after spending 9 years at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art. I am particularly interested in the contemporary role of the curator, in how we work with collections and how we continue to activate...