Gathering and Flowing:A Study on the Origin and Development of the Western Artist Residency Program
The concept of"artist residency"originated in the West and gradually became an institutional program.This paper probes into the origin and development of the artist residency program in the West,combs through the events that influenced and inspired it in different periods,and tries to reveal the socio-cultural motivations behind its institutionalization.As a unique and productive attempt,the artist residency program provides a platform for collaboration and artistic innovation.Its development not only reflects the diversity of artistic creation and the vitality of cultural exchange,but also highlights the unique value of the artist residency program in promoting cross-cultural understanding and artistic innovation.This article conducts research on the cultural background and theoretical foundation of its emergence and development of the artist residency program,so as to optimize the operation of the residency program in the future,improve its social influence,and seek for more resources and to promote the sustainable development of this field.
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