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A changing cultural climate: Realising the value of artists working in Antarctica

Part of: 60th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2019

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Adele Jackson*
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Gateway Antarctica, University of Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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Author for correspondence: Adele Jackson, Email: adele.jackson@pg.canterbury.ac.nz
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Abstract

The ratification of the Antarctic Treaty established a unique construct for human presence and activity in Antarctica. The designation of the continent for peace and science has inspired and informed the work of artists from across the world. This paper explores relationships between the Treaty and contemporary visual artists’ responses to Antarctica. Using data from interviews with scientists, cultural professionals and exhibition audiences, I explore the value to science and society of artists’ presence in Antarctica. I look at why in the last 2 years the number of artists being supported to work in Antarctica has declined and conclude with some observations on how this downward trend might be addressed.

Keywords

AntarcticaAntarctic TreatyPolar artVisual artArtistsValue
Type
Research Article
Information
Polar Record , Volume 55 , Issue 5 , September 2019 , pp. 351 - 357
Copyright
© Cambridge University Press 2019 

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