Black Mountain College Active Archive Digital Exhibition

The cross-disciplinary practices and pedagogical approaches at Black Mountain College, North Carolina in the late 1940s-50s have been a hugely important influence and reference for our work and research. In the Summer of 2020 we carried out an Active Archive Digital residency with Black Mountain College Museum and Art Center, undertaking extensive research through their archive and reading materials. We shared key findings that related to own practice via instagram, responding to images, quotes and artworks through making ourselves and inviting responses from other people online. We also ran some experimental online workshops with participants across the world exploring some of the creative possibilities of the research. The project was subsequently made into a series of webpages as part of the BMCM+AC website which acts as a resource to artists and teachers. Our interest and research into Black Mountain College continues and often forms a part of workshops and training with young people and adults.

Click here to visit our Active Archive Digital exhibition on the BMC+AC website.