Second thesis of the Master's Degree in programs of study of the MUN curatorship
Photo Manuel Castells/University of Navarra Museum/Teresa Reina during her defense
Teresa Reina (MCS 19) has defended her thesis doctoral, the second of a graduate of the Master's Degree in Curatorial programs of study , under the direction of Carlos Chocarro ( School of Architecture at the University of Navarra ) and Nieves Acedo (director of the Master's Degree ).
"Contemporary art exhibitions as an object of historical-artistic study in the Spanish context between 1972 and 1983. Three case studies" addresses the convergence of artistic disciplines and considers curating as discipline linked to the historical study of art.
What do you think is the importance of the topic , why did you choose it?
I believe that exhibitions are an important medium for conveying art, perhaps the best known or most widely used. Since the opening of the great royal collections in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, works have been shown to the public through exhibition formats. Of course, books and the internet have maximized this accessibility, but exhibitions remain a part of our cultural consumption habits, our tourism habits, and so on. Thus, we can study past exhibitions to learn more about the context in which they developed. The way art is presented can give us clues about trends, social concerns, and so on.
Why did you decide to do your PhD?
You know what they say about 'curiosity killed the cat'? Aside from being 'cat-killing', it can get you into other trouble, like making the thesis I think the curiosity was already there when I started the Degree , and it grew as I got to know the work from my teachers. I've always been drawn to the possibility of discovering new voices, new stories... Perhaps because I'm both a historian and a journalist.
What was your experience with the Master's Degree ?
I think the word that best defines it is 'intensity'. It was a brutal learning process in just a few months. At the time, I may not have been able to assimilate it all at once, but over time, I've become aware of the mark it left on me. training I'm beyond grateful to the teachers who supported us during those months; I would definitely do it again!
What do you think a doctoral thesis brings to an art professional?
The contribution is bidirectional, it seems to me. thesis It provides you with tools for research, critical thinking, and maturity that are of great value in the artistic world. And, on the other hand, it allows you to continue your academic path in some way, giving class , investigating, with that foot in the professional, makes the world of thought not lose contact with the tangible world. Experience tells me that students benefit from this interaction in a more complete learning process. Institutions also benefit from profiles with this training deep that provides the thesis In an already hyper-globalized, hyper-connected environment, these tools of research, critical thinking, and maturity are more important than ever.
