A short documentary of a two-day experimental art/curating exhibition in North London.

A Re: Production.

Contested Ground was a part of Testing Ground: Curating, a month of education-related events at the 176 Gallery / Zabludowicz Collection, January 2009.

The Royal College of Art and Goldsmiths MA Curating classes were offered 176 as a testing ground for exhibitions, performances and events to explore ideas and practices in contemporary art. The programme was produced in discussion with the 176 curatorial team and it was the first time that the two courses had collaborated.

Testing Ground: Curating is part of 176’s ongoing commitment to participation and education, which involves inviting local residents, students and community groups to engage with contemporary art and works from the Zabludowicz Collection. Each exhibition at 176 is accompanied by a programme of talks, hands-on workshops, live performances and events. The resource room at 176 is available to members of the public for research about artists in the Zabludowicz Collection, and to view film and video works in the Collection.

Shot on Canon HV20 with a Redrock M2, and 50mm, 24-70mm and 180mm lenses and Rode shotgun mic. Edited in FCP.