Arts
DORA GARCÍA Considering collegial exchange, informal peer-to-peer/practice-to-practice learning, and attempts at friendship as a fundamental part of our remit, UKS introduced a new, weekly walk-in-workshop in January 2019, called HOW TO PRACTICE? Starting off the workweek every Monday morning at 10am during exhibition periods, rotating local and international practitioners in the cultural field teach their conspicuous version of this essential question, serving up their tricks and toolboxes, fears and desires, excel sheets, or yoga positions as UKS serves free coffee. For the 25th walk-in-workshop, on Monday, UKS has invited Spanish, Oslo-based artist DORA GARCÍA (b. 1965) for an open discussion about her research-based practice, which is strongly characterized by the involvement of the audience. In contrast to the classical artist/assistant relationship—where the young artist works according to the wishes of the more established artist—García’s practice depends on non-hierarchical collaborations. During her workshop at UKS García will initiate a group exercise highlighting this approach, involving the audience in questions relating to ethical dilemmas found within contemporary society. #25 HOW TO PRACTICE? took place on 11.11.2019 www.uks.no/archive/how-to-practice/ www.uks.no/archive/25-htp-dora-garcia/