a copy of an original artwork that allows more people to see it

a set number of copies of an artwork, like prints or postcards, often numbered to show how many exist

Reproducing art: postcards, prints and artist editions

Art and design

The role and impact of curators

Artists as curators

Selecting work and considering the audience

Presentation of work

Writing an artist statement

Talking about your work

Promotions: how to publicise a show

This teacher-led unit concludes the course with a physical or virtual exhibition. Pupils, having been introduced to curating, will select work based on quality and criteria, explore presentation, and mount and frame their pieces.

Curating an exhibition

Destroying an artwork so it can’t be copied

A copy of an original artwork that more people can see

A sketch done before making the final painting

What does “reproduction” mean in art?

To ensure only one person ever sees their art

Why might an artist choose to make prints or postcards of their work?

The first draft of an artwork before the final version

A set number of copies of an artwork, often numbered

They limit the artwork to one gallery only

They allow more people in different places to see it

How might reproductions change who gets to experience an artwork?

To change how audiences experience and interpret the art

Why do you think curators experiment with how artworks are displayed?

Yes, because the creative idea and design still belong to the artist

Do you think a reproduction, like a postcard, can still be considered “art”?

Reproducing art: postcards, prints and artist editions

Lesson outcome