Understanding the Role of Artists as Archivists

What is the primary role of an artist as an archivist according to Lizz Denneau?

• To sell art pieces in galleries

• To focus solely on modern art techniques

• To preserve and recontextualize historical documents and records

• To create traditional paintings and sculptures

How does Theaster Gates contribute to the preservation of Black culture?

• By purchasing and preserving historically significant archives

• By painting murals in Chicago

• By creating sculptures of famous Black figures

• By organizing art exhibitions in New York

What is the difference between an archive and a collection as defined in the text?

• An archive is a collection of historical documents, while a collection is a group of items without historical context

• An archive is a random assortment of items, while a collection is organized

• A collection is always more valuable than an archive

• An archive is only for digital items, while a collection is for physical items

What method does Rose Salane use to archive lost objects?

• By painting portraits of the objects

• By connecting data like DNA and psychic readings to the objects

• By selling them in art auctions

• By displaying them in a museum

What is the main theme of Fred Wilson's work 'Mining the Museum'?

• Painting landscapes of historical sites

• Readdressing museum archives by placing objects in conversation with each other

• Organizing art festivals in museums

• Creating new sculptures from old materials

Why is JET Magazine significant in Theaster Gates' archives?

• It is the only magazine he collects

• It documents Black popular culture and was produced in Chicago

• It is a rare magazine with limited copies

• It features famous artists from around the world

What question does Lizz Denneau ask her students about archives?

• Why are archives not important?

• How can archives be used to create sculptures?

• Why is it important to archive the past?

• How can archives be sold for profit?

What does Fred Wilson believe about what museums choose to display?

• It should only include modern art

• It says a lot about the museum, but what they don’t display says even more

• It is always accurate and unbiased

• It is irrelevant to the museum's purpose

What kind of projects does Lizz Denneau encourage her students to create?

• Digital art installations

• Performance art pieces

• Artistic plans that include archives

• Traditional paintings and sculptures

What is the purpose of creating personal archives according to the text?

• To compete in art competitions

• To create digital art

• To sell them in art galleries

• To document and preserve personal histories and stories