Call for applications: deadline 6 June

Citygraphy
19th century and 21st century topographic photography in Maastricht

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The Jan van Eyck Academie, international post-academic institute for
research and production in the fields of fine art, design and theory, is
recruiting a photographer/researcher for its project Citygraphy. 19th
century and 21st century topographic photography in Maastricht

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Theme
Citygraphy examines the role of 19th century photography in the
consciousness and perception of the European city as a historic focal point
­ a fulcrum subject to the powers of modernization. Contrasts between urban
centres and expanding suburbs, between handicraft and industrial production,
between transport by water and over land, between conservation and
redevelopment, between restoration as both a form of protection and of
rebuilding, between the interests of residents and those of visitors
determine the politics of life. What role did the visual image play in all
of this, and in particular, what was the role of photography?

The research project Citygraphy. 19th century and 21st century topographic
photography in Maastricht is a commission for a photographer/researcher. The
commission concerns the development of a personal photographic vision of
21st century Maastricht, taking the 19th century city images of Maastricht
as a starting point. Candidates are asked to focus on the city of
Maastricht. The photographer undertakes research in Maastricht and realises
concrete images.

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Format
The research project has a six-month trajectory. Various communal working
sessions will be organized, the goal being that all concerned
(photographer/researcher, artistic coordinator and external experts) will
meet, exchange experiences, gain expertise and discuss images that were
already realized. The experts involved in these workshops (for instance,
archives employees, cultural biographers, etc.) will provide knowledge about
Maastricht and about specific issues such as topographic photography, city
walls and water in the city. These experts may be asked to give public
presentations.
The photo-technical, photo-theoretical, semiotic and cultural-historical
knowledge thus developed will form the material the photographer will start
working with in order to provide contemporary topographic interpretations of
21st century Maastricht. Alternatively, these contemporary photographs may
also raise questions that give direction to the theoretical and
cultural-historical research. The research results will be presented at a
location yet to be determined.

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Artistic coordinator
Dirk Lauwaert
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Application details
The research project is geared towards photographers whose CV show practical
experience and who are prepared to commit themselves time and content-wise.
The task includes carrying out research activities, accomplishing the
photographic commission and participating in workshops.
Research candidates should submit a motivation, CV and documentation
relevant to Citygraphy. An individual project description is not required.
The research project will start on 1 July 2006 and ends on 31 December 2006.
Application deadline is 6 June 2006.

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More information
www.citygraphy.com
For practical questions contact contact Leon Westenberg
(leon.westenbergjanvaneyck.nl or +31.43.3503724)

Citygraphy is a joint project of the Jan van Eyck Academie, Hogeschool St.
Lukas Brussel and the Stichting Werner Mantz and is subsidised by the
Province of Limburg.

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Note symposium
In the framework of Citygraphy the symposium "Water in the city" takes place
on 2 June at the Jan van Eyck Academie. The symposium directs its attention
to the theme of 'water in the city' in the 19th century. Speakers are Dirk
Lauwaert, Marijke Martin, Ingrid Evers, Steven Humblet and Marc De Blieck.
More information:
http://janvaneyck.nl/0_2_3_events_info/arc_06_citygraphy_symp.html