The Intermission is welcoming Jennifer Higgie for a one day writing workshop in Athens.

In ‘How to Write About Art’ you will be introduced to the various kinds of writing that co-exist in the artworld: from experimental to commercial, from art criticism, think pieces, catalogue essays, magazine and newspaper journalism, to press releases and books. Higgie will discuss with you, who your audience is, the importance of reading and ask what kind of art writer you want to be; how to shape an argument and translate a work of art into a language that is clear, engaging and original.

You will also receive her advice on how to make a living as a professional writer: from pitching an idea to a publication to working with an editor and promoting your work via social media. Jennifer Higgie will also discuss with you what constitutes good writing and put together a list of suggested readings.

How to Write About Art
Athens Writing Workshop
Monday 9 September 2024
10 am – 5 pm
Paleo
Polidefkous 39, 18545 Piraeus
Free Admission
Register by 5 September: info@theintermission.art

Who is Jennifer Higgie?

Jennifer Higgie is an Australian writer and former editor and staff writer of frieze magazine who lives in London. She has written hundreds of articles for magazines and newspapers and numerous essays for artists’ books and monographs. Her recent publications include The Other Side: A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit world and The Mirror and the Palette: Rebellion, Revolution and Resilience: 500 Years of Women’s Self-Portraits. She is also the author of the novel Bedlam; author and illustrator of the children’s book There’s Not One; and the editor of The Artist’s Joke. 

She designed and taught a writing course for frieze academy and ran a two-week art and writing course at the renowned Salzburg Summer Academy in 2022 and 2023. She has been a judge of the Paul Hamlyn Award, the Turner Prize and the John Moore’s Painting Prize. In 2023, Jennifer was guest curator of the exhibition of contemporary and historic painting, Thin Skin at Monash University Art Museum in Melbourne. Jennifer is also the host of the National Gallery of Australia’s new podcast, Artist’s Artists.