FAQ : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Davis Museum?
Davis Museum, The Davis Lisboa Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona is the smallest contemporary art museum in the world, with its own permanent contemporary art collection. It is also a ready-made sculpture and collective work of art. It is a non-profit artistic project that organizes and produces exhibitions, encourages research and promotes contemporary art exhibitions.
What is the purpose of theDavis Museum?
The purpose of theDavis Museum is organization and production of art exhibitions, the promotion of research and artistic creation and export of their exposure to other nationally and internationally cultural centers, museums and institutions, while generating debate, thought and reflection. Its mission is the dissemination of contemporary art by emerging and renowned from around the world.
Is Davis Museum an official museum?
At the moment, Davis Museum is a alternative and non-profit museum, although the idea is to turn Davis Museum in official, if it is possible.
And how can it become official?
Davis Museum could become a official museum with a cultural institution help, through scholarships, grants or institutional support. In case this is not possible, taking into account the complexity of these operations, Davis Museum will remain a museum/sculpture/collective work of art, and who may be exposed in art spaces as museums, biennials, cultural centers, galleries, etc.
Has been the contemporary art collection of the Davis Museum recognized by the Catalan government?
Yes, the Davis Museum collection of contemporary art has been recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government).
http://cultura.gencat.cat/colleccions/Fitxa.asp?NRegistre=&idregistre=568
When was Davis Museum openned?
Davis Museum was openned on January 1st, 2009.
What was the object selected to create this museum/readymade sculpture/collective work of art?
The object selected to create this museum/sculpture/collective work of art was a voting box, a methacrylate bucket used to collect ballots in an election.
Was the decision to select a ballot box for Davis Museum random?
No, the selection of a ballot box for Davis Museum was not random. This object has been selected as representation of the possible critical management processes of the art institutions.
How big is Davis Museum?
Davis Museum has a size of 7,8 x 7,8 x 7,8 in (20 x 20 x 20 cm). As the permanent collection will increase, Davis Museum could be extended according to need and the available budget.
How big is Davis Museum Showroom?
Davis Museum Showroom has a size of 113 x 92 x 104 in (2,88 x 2,36 x 2,66 m).
So, Davis Museum do not have a single author?
Yes. Davis Museum does not have a single author, it is a collective work of art, therefore, all the artists who participate Davis Museum will have their names and works cited in it. From this collectivistic point of view Davis Museum is linked to "esthétique relationnelle", where the old notion of authorship is altered.
Does Davis Museum have any precedent?
Yes. Davis Museum has some precedents. These are Marcel Duchamp's Boite-en-valise and Robert Filliou's Galerie légitime, both works contain a scathing institutional critiques, not without sarcasm.
What is the contribution of Davis Museum, in relation to the Galerie légitime?
In relation to the Galerie légitime, Davis Museum brings, above all, a link to the aesthetic of the New Media Art, in the new context of the digital era and the art related social networks.
Are the works of art presented in Davis Museum for sale?
No. The works of art are presented in Davis Museum are not for sale, because Davis Museum is not an art gallery.
Does Davis Museum is on sale?
No. Davis Museum is not for sale, because it is focus in culture, not business.
Has Davis Museum a motto?
Yes, Davis Museum has a motto: "The market is a tsunami who swallows everything everything that it finds ahead and Davis Museum is an island of resistance."
What artists can exhibit in Davis Museum?
Artists can exhibit in Davis Museum are those selected by the Davis Museum management.
What are the Davis Museum's criteria used for selecting artists?
The selection criteria used in Davis Museum for the selection of the artists are the quality of their work of art and the curriculum vitae. Preference will be given to those artists who already have one of their art pieces in a museum collection or at least, who have participate in any important art biennal or art fair.
What the artists have to do, once they have been selected to exhibit in Davis Museum?
The selected artists have to send to Davis Museum:
a) A small format original work of art.
b) Information about the artist (City and year of birth).
c) Information about artwork (title, year, technic and size).
d) Digital photography of the artwork in high resolution in JPEG format (300 ppi).
e) Artist's curriculum vitae (biography, solo and group exhibitions, awards, public and private collections).
f) Critic text (statement).
g) Printed and signed Davis Museum Donation Certificate.
All these informations write in English, in a Word format document (.doc), recorded in a CD and send by Certificated Mail. If you have any questions, please contact info@davismuseum.com for more info.
How many small format works of art should be sent to be exhibited in Davis Museum?
At least, artists have to send one small format work of art, but more than one will be accepted.
What size and time duration must be the artworks?
Two-dimensional, like drawings, paintings, engravings, photographs, collages, digital art prints, etc.
Maximum size: 7 x 7 in (18 x 18 cm).
Three-dimensional, like sculptures, installations, performances, assemblages, ceramics, etc.
Maximum size: 7 x 7 x 7 in (18 x 18 x 18 cm).
Analogic and digital moving, like animations and videos.
Maximum duration: 9 minutes in MP4 Format.
Does the artwork have to be framed?
Yes. All two-dimensional artworks like drawings, engravings, paintings, photographs, digital art prints must be framed. Unframed two-dimensional artworks will not be accepted and it will not be returned.
What address should they be shipped to?
The address to which the shippiment is:
DAVIS MUSEUM
The Davis Lisboa Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona,
Att. Davis Lisboa Bezerra
C/ Puigmartí 7, 1º, 2ª
08012, Barcelona
España.
Is there any disciplines limitation to exhibit in Davis Museum?
There is no limitation to exhibit in Davis Museum, in terms of artistic disciplines. Will be accepted as drawings, engravings, paintings, collages, photographs, digital art, ceramics, sculptures, assemblages, installations, videos, animation, performance and happenings. The only limitation is the space available for artworks, which must not exceed 7 x 7 x 7 in (18 x 18 x 18 cm). The only limitation for videos and animation is duration who must not exceeds 9 minutes of duration.
Is Davis Museum a physical or virtual art space?
Davis Museum is a art space both physical and virtual. For a virtual visit go to http://www.davismuseum.com or http://www.youtube.com/davismuseum
For a physical visit go to C/Puigmartí 7, 1º, 2ª, 08012, Barcelona, Spain. Please, set date and time in advance. Entry fee of 10 €. To become a Davis Museum member on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42822041706&ref=mf
Is Davis Museum is a business?
No. Davis Museum is not a business. Any revenue generated will cover costs related to the management and preparation of exhibitions, poster design and publication of photographs, critical texts and videos, send e-invitations, in addition to transport and preservation of works of art.
If Davis Museum is a physical space, where is it located?
At the moment, the Davis Museum' showroom is located in the Davis Lisboa's home/art studio/showroom, at C/ Puigmartí 7, 1º, 2ª, 08012, Barcelona, España. Although, as Davis Museum is portable, it can be exhibited in others art spaces as museums and exhibition spaces, biennials, cultural centers, art galleries, etc.
How artists can know when and where Davis Museum will be exposed?
Artists will know when Davis Museum has been exposed at some art spaces through e-invitations will be sent by e-mail informing that place and timing of the event.
How is the permanent art collection of Davis Museum created?
The Davis Museum permanent art collection will be created by small format works of art donated by artists.
What is the duration of each exhibition in Davis Museum?
The duration of the virtual solo exhibition in Davis Museum is quarterly. And the duration of the permanent collection exhibition in Davis Museum' showroom is non stop.
Who was the first artist to exhibit Davis Museum?
The first artist to exhibit in Davis Museum was Davis Lisboa, who presented Davis Museum: The Museum is the Work of Art, that it means, the "self-exhibition" of the Davis Museum. The next exhibition was charged of the spanish videoartist Maria Cañas, the "Archivist of Seville" showing her video called "The Toro's Revenge". This videoart is the first donation received by Davis Museum and it already makes part of the permanent contemporary art collection.
What are the benefits of the artists who participate in Davis Museum?
The benefits for artists to participate in Davis Museum is visibility especifically focus on the global art network. The artworks of the artists will be virtually send to over 4,000 people related to the world of visual arts: illustrators, designers, art directors, advertisers, fine art students and teachers, emerging and established artists, curators and art critics, cultural managers, art magazines, gallery owners, newspapers, TVs, radios, collectors, dealers, museums, cultural center, all over the world.
Will there be a vernissage when artists exhibit their work in Davis Museum?
No. There will no be a vernissage when an artist exhibit its work of art in Davis Museum, because Davis Museum is a nonprofit art project, and therefore has no resources for such celebrations. If the artist is really interested in celebrating its inauguration, may designate himself from these kind of expenses. If Davis Museum is exhibited in some art space as museums, biennials, cultural centers and art galleries, then attempt to raise funds for the vernissage.