1708 will be re-designed to, at once, be the online component to Open Office, and in the coming months launch again as a fully functioning online journal. As part of and in parallel to Open Office, Ext. 1708 is an online, discursive platform consisting of a journal, archive, and shared research library. Open Office does not intend to establish a fully developed, resolute image of specific upcoming exhibitions rather by opening the artistic and curatorial research to the public it allows for dynamic and uncertain assemblages of thoughts and trajectories to emerge.Įxt. Documents that are part of the curatorial research are provided in addition to artist submissions. Artists involved in recent and forthcoming exhibitions were invited to provide textual materials that they deemed relevant to their practice, project at 1708, and/or interests. Through a print and online shared research library –in which the gallery will serve as a physical locale– readings and other materials will be available for public exploration and collection.

Open Office is informed by the concepts, discussions, and inquiries that circumscribe 1708’s 2019 exhibitions. 1708 invites participants to come to the gallery and engage in this project: read, collect, discuss, and inquire! 1708 is a research-driven, participatory project held during the month of January. Opening Reception: Friday, January 4, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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