Publications

An invaluable archive of a-n's inspiring publications and critical research, exposing the 'why, what and how' of artist's practice, with an emphasis on artist-led activity and diversity of practice across the UK. Packed with thorough analyses and decisive debate exposing the diversity and complexity of artists' practice now and in the future.

Welcome to publications

Current and archive a-n publications including a-n Magazine, a-n Collections and Research papers.

Degree Show Guide 2013

Degree Shows Guide 2013

Edited by Chris Sharratt and with contributions from Tom Morton, Polly Staple, Gavin Wade, Toby Webster, Maria Balshaw, Contemporary Art Society, plus a selection of 2013 graduating artists. Online now in pdf and flip book formats. Read on »

Artist as Leader

Artist as leader

As part of Joshua Sofaer’s Artist as Leader research, 3331 Arts Chiyoda founder and director Masato Nakamura discusses a new model of art centre "founded on the basis of artist leadership". Read on »

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Code of Practice for the Visual Arts - How to use it

With an introduction from AIR, includes profiles and negotiating advice from artists, a unique guide to working out what to charge, plus links to other useful resources.

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'Cassandra Harrison, Edinburgh artwork'

Sustaining the arts in a harsh climate

A selection of Practical guides, Toolkits, features and commentaries offering advice and support to artists and organisations in the current funding climate. Read on »

About publications

a-n's publications are edited by a host of remote and office based staff from across the art world. Read on »

Partnership working

Artists working in participatory settings: Towards its contribution to the ArtWorks programme, Navigator has developed this bibliography with the intention of identifying and presenting a range of available resources for artists working in participatory settings. Read on»