Art at Dulwich College seeks to develop the visual literacy of all pupils, to enliven and complement the academic life of the College in ways that can exist beyond our energetic and inspiring art studios. Our students engage with real-life artistic practices; they are always developing as artists, designers and architects beyond the classroom. Most recently, students attended the second of our SSLP History of Art lectures which welcomed Turner Prize-winner, Jeremy Deller OA, talking on art and conflict. This was on the eve of our Sixth Form residential to Berlin with an abundant mix of energies, creative endeavour and deep thought, of which more below and following hot on the heels of our inaugural exhibition of the academic year, ‘Evolving Spaces’. Hosted in our ‘rough magic’ space, The Store, visionary architect practice Almanac challenged students to think beyond bricks and mortar and truly engage in the process of transforming existing buildings and matter.
The Art department encourages every possible opportunity for our pupils to experience cultural life beyond the campus. Pupils regularly visit galleries here in London as well as Margate’s Turner Contemporary, underpinned with residential trips to St Ives and biannually, Berlin and New York. With each return visit something new is discovered. This year’s Berlin highlight was going down into the depths of the Boros Collection bunker, with its bloody and sordid history; it is an eerie experience to say the least. Purchased by the Boros’ for a single euro, with their vision and unending commitment, they converted this highly unorthodox and somewhat claustrophobic space into a world class gallery and home, encompassing history, contemporary culture and art. All married with ‘a behind the scenes’ glimpse into art dealing and collecting.’ allowed you to move through the exhibition and go along with the journey. The Store itself is tucked away but the show was like a clam with a pearl inside, a hidden gem with an unassuming exterior.’ Will, Year 13 ‘Evolving Spaces highlighted the whole architectural process, you could see the conceptual projects right through to the final product. The layout was not only clear but you could see so much that went on behind the scenes, the context, the process and the talking point at the end through forum. The unconventional way of displaying work sparked conversations about space, this
A Year 10 pupil appreciates Barbara Hepworth’s work in St Ives.
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