Join artist and writer Lynn MacRitchie for a lecture and in-conversation session exploring the fascinating history of the Participation Art Event. Taking place in December 1973 at the Sculpture Court in Edinburgh College of Art, this student-organised event brought radical art to the forefront. Working alongside students, artists David Medalla and John Dugger challenged the notion that art is solely an individual pursuit, using clay to cover naked life models and stitching on a canvas slung across the space. This event sparked both inspiration and controversy, showcasing the transformative power of art in reimagining its production. Lynn MacRitchie, who studied Painting and History of Art at ECA, later became a writer for Performance Magazine and the Financial Times, covering contemporary art from 1991 to 2006. In 1996, she resumed her art practice, focusing on installation, performance, and film. This thought-provoking event is a collaboration between the Schools of Art and History of Art at Edinburgh College of Art and the Centre for Contemporary Art Research at the University of St Andrews. If you need any assistance accessing this event, please let us know. For more information on how your personal details will be used and stored, please refer to ECA's privacy notice. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the profound impact of the Participation Art Event!

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