In this talk, Aliaskar shared his experiences with alternative education programmes, how these learning environments have shaped his artistic practice and the strengths and challenges of various operational models for learning in the UK and abroad.
Highlighting the current structure of public funding in the UK and its direct impact on the narrative of artistic practice, Aliaskar identified available resources for sustaining alternative practices that prioritise collaboration, engagement and collective learning. He examined the evolving role of artists within complex infrastructures and will propose ways for artists to mediate between individuals and institutions, fostering connections that could transform contemporary art practice.