Reflection and information

Through its provision of documentation and publications and its organization of exhibitions, lectures, symposia and excursions, SKOR aims to stimulate the supply of information in the area of art and the public domain while encouraging a discussion. In this scenario, commissioned art is not viewed as an isolated phenomenon but, rather as part of the large-scale artistic and socio-cultural developments. Indeed, the fundamental changes that our public domain is subject to, make the consistent study of the implications of these changes a necessity. For example, the interaction between the art work, the commissioning body, the location and the spectator is discussed from a variety of perspectives in Open, cahier voor kunst en het publieke domein (journal for art and the public domain).

Open, cahier voor kunst en het publieke domein
Open is a cahier that reflects upon the contemporary public space from a cultural perspective. Through a thematic investigation of the changing conditions of the public space and through new ideas relating to this space, Open aims to make a structural contribution to the development of theories about these subjects and to function as a platform for reflection on socio-cultural and artistic practice.
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Publications, debate, newsletter
SKOR publishes material to accompany its exhibitions and projects and, on an annual basis, organizes an exhibition or manifestation that showcases its projects within a broader context. In addition, SKOR sends out a monthly electronic newsletter about its activities.
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Abonneer u hier op de SKOR Nieuwsbrief.

Library
The main purpose of SKOR’s library is to provide information to its staff members in order to keep them up to date. The library houses a collection of books and magazines about contemporary art, design and architecture and about subjects related to the public domain. The library also holds documentation relating to all of SKOR’s projects as well as documentation of the artists. The library is open to third parties on appointment.

National database
www.kunstenpubliekruimte.nl is a national database established by SKOR and featuring examples of Dutch public art from 1970 until the present day. The archive is made up of over 400 works and projects that have been selected by an editorial staff as being representative of as well as a guiding principle for the national public art scene. (A version in English will be available soon)

De Inkijk
From late 2008 SKOR will resume its program at De Inkijk, SKOR’s own exhibition space located on the corner of the Ruysdaelkade and the Stadhouderskade.
Click here for more information on De Inkijk.