Reflections on Artistic Rigor and Vertical Experience Inspired by Andrea Fraser Talk and Jermaine Francis Video
The author reflects on concepts of artistic rigor and depth, prompted by a December 17, 2025 talk at NABA's Rome campus where Andrea Fraser, invited by Caterina Iaquinta, shared her experiences and emphasized 'rigor.' This connects to the author's thoughts about horizontal versus vertical artistic expansion. The author describes being deeply affected by Jermaine Francis's video work 'Post Industrial Dreamscape' (2024), encountered during the joint gallery openings in San Lorenzo in December. The video was part of the exhibition 'In Plain Sight: Photography, Power and Public Space in Britain' at Matèria gallery. Francis's work combines archival material and his own photographs with a soundtrack created with Tony Bontana, exploring recent UK history through themes like miner strikes, Caribbean migration, rave culture, and urban development.
Key facts
- Andrea Fraser gave a talk at NABA's Rome campus on December 17, 2025, invited by Cateriina Iaquinta.
- Jermaine Francis's video 'Post Industrial Dreamscape' (2024) was exhibited at Matèria gallery in San Lorenzo in December.
- The exhibition was titled 'In Plain Sight: Photography, Power and Public Space in Britain'.
- Francis's work uses archival material and personal photographs with a soundtrack made with Tony Bontana.
- The video explores UK history through themes including miner strikes, Caribbean migration, and urban development.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Fraser
- Jermaine Francis
- Tony Bontana
Institutions
- NABA
- Matèria
Locations
- Rome
- San Lorenzo
- United Kingdom