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Feb 20, 2020 · Object Lessons spotlight individual pieces within NOMA’s collection of more than 40,000 works of art. Equal parts sculpture and costume, the wearable Soundsuits of artist Nick Cave appear to defy convention and physics. Two of these wildly imaginative works are on view in the pavilion of NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
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- Discussion and Video
- Artmaking Activity
Artmaking 1. Drawing paper (or any paper available to you) 2. Black marker or pen 3. Coloring tools (crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc.) 4. Stickers, if available Guided Play 1. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories that makes noise when you move while wearing them 2. A way to play music (through your computer, phone, radio, etc.) 3....
Texture: physical feel or a touchable sensation on a surface area Soundsuits: decorative, full body costumes designed to rattle and resonate with the movement of the wearer Fashion: a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and accessories
Begin by using the Teaching Tips and Tools for Discussion. An example of how to bring in information about the artist from something your student observed: If your student observed that it looked like there were people inside the work of art (they may having noticed the feet and legs sticking out from the bottom of the sculpture), you can share tha...
Overview: This activity encourages young students to use their imaginations inspired by the soundsuits of Nick Cave. For younger students, teachers may wish to send these instructions to parents to follow along. If parents have a printer they can print out the template, or just open it on the screen. To begin, students should use any drawing/colori...
About. Transcript. By Art21. Artist Nick Cave discusses the experiences that force him to confront his identity as a black man—including being racially profiled by police—and how they fuel his impulse to create. Cave explains that in these moments he gets quiet and avoids lashing out in rage.
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- Smarthistory
Working in fashion, performance, and fine art, Nick Cave explores both his identity as a gay black man, and the wider social context of marginalised peoples of the world.
- American
- February 4, 1959
- Fulton, Missouri
Artwork Description. Trained as a fiber artist and dancer, Nick Cave named his ongoing series of Soundsuits for the rustling he heard as he moved around in them. He created his first suit in response to the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers in 1991.
Lesson Overview. Inspired by Nick Cave. GOALS. In this lesson, learners will: Observe Nick Cave’s Soundsuit; Experiment with materials to tell a story about ourselves; Consider how a Soundsuit might relate to identity
Dress Up and Make Noise! This is Nick Cave’s Soundsuit #20. He’s made hundreds of these suits, and this one is number 20. With all its beads and sequins, this one is pretty fragile, and the artist thinks of it as a sculpture. But Cave designs many of the other ones so that people can wear them.
