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The artwork depicts the word "DOCENT" in large, bold lettering against a plain white background. The simple yet striking composition emphasizes the minimalist aesthetic, with the text serving as the sole focus. The clean, sans-serif font and lack of any additional elements or imagery create a bold, conceptual statement, inviting the viewer to ponder the meaning and significance of the term "docent" in the context of contemporary art. This piece likely reflects the artist's intention to challenge traditional notions of art curation and education, prompting the viewer to reconsider the role of the docent in the art world. ...
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Hoa Dung Clerget (b. 1985, France) lives and works in the UK. She holds a Masters in Painting from Royal College of Art and BA Hons in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins. Clerget’s practice is centred on the artisanal production of objects that take on a narrative dimension on the themes of the domestic and displacement. Her works affirm their materiality through gestures borrowed from everyday life, the ones of the women in her family and community.
Harlesden High Street was founded with the mission of facilitating access between experimental/outsider artists and the traditional gallery system. Working across several spaces in London, the gallery exhibits contemporary art by both local and international artists with a focus on exhibiting work by people of colour. In addition to its gallery programme, Harlesden High Street also hosts a cultural outreach programme with an aim to engage audiences in un-gentrified neighborhoods, through workshops, talks and artist initiatives. In 2023, the gallery also co-founded Minor Attractions, an inclusive micro-fair that gives access to both London and international galleries during Frieze week. ...