Structuring an Artist Talk

Structuring an Artist Talk
Virtual mentor presentation
Thursday, January 27, 2022
6–7pm ET

Hamiltonian is pleased to present Structuring an Artist Talk, with Michael Dax Iacovone, 2008 Hamiltonian alumni. This lecture will present fundamentals in creating a compelling artist talk for both virtual and in-person formats. I will go over what to and what not to do when presenting your work in a professional manner. I will demonstrate how to tailor your talk to your audience, how to reference your influences without seeming derivative, and how to get your point across while leaving room for the audience to interact and ask questions.

About

Michael Dax Iacovone spends his time investigating public space, walking through cities, driving across bridges and borders, and digging trenches in the desert. He is interested in formulas and creating systems to experience spaces, leave marks, and generate art. He has a BS in Photography from the State University of New York, an MI in Contemporary Art History from Middlesex University in London, an MFA in Photography from VCU, and an MFA in Studio Art from MICA. His work has been exhibited internationally in Sarajevo, Belgrade, Warsaw, Budapest, Paris, Warsaw, London and Pyramiden (a soviet ghost town in the Arctic Circle). Domestically he has exhibited in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St.Louis, Orlando, Baltimore, Salt Lake City, and Washington DC, among other places. He has written art reviews and articles for Sculpture Magazine, BMoreArt, and The Brooklynite.