The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) will hold a talk on 30 June, Tuesday, from 2pm to 4pm featuring three artist’s assistants. The talk will look into what an artist’s assistant is, what skills are necessary to become an artist’s assistant and/or when one is an artist’s assistant, why is there a need…

Discussions about  image-based contemporary culture point out the emphasis given to the body. Not surprising therefore is the resurgence of interest in physical culture. While in the past physical culture has focused on the ideal body, attention has also been given to its spiritual and philosophical component, and the strengthening of the connection between the…

Ever wonder what it’s like working with new media? How complicated works are installed in a museum setting? Learn them all from MCAD’s Head of Exhibitions Paula Acuin in her talk scheduled on 26 February 2015. The talk is part of MCAD’s Education Program which is free and open to the public.

The practice of medicine in Ancient Rome was primarily done by slaves and women. What writings on medicine then were done by non-physicians including Vitruvius. Among his ideas were that of healthful regions and the design of spaces to create a healthful environment. Vitruvius’ take on the proportions of different spaces and structures have come…