Kidult Club: The Collaborative Kinetics of the Royal Art Lodge, ca.Y2K

This exhibition, collectively curated by students of the “Introduction to Curatorial Studies” course this fall term, features the generous donation of Royal Art Lodge works from around the year 2000 by Maryon Adelaar (Vancouver). With a distinctive blend of humour, whimsical and complex hybrid creatures and dynamic-kinetic energy, this collection – often the result of collaboration between the members – captures the essence of the Royal Art Lodge. This show seeks to demonstrate the way that RAL members toyed with the line between organization and rebellion that accompanies the awkward – as one critic termed it – “kidult” time between adolescence and young adulthood. The Royal Art Lodge members – School of Art alumni from the mid 1990’s for the most part – have significantly influenced contemporary art, ushering in a vogue for artist collectives during the early 2000’s internationally, and this exhibition aims to celebrate their impact, the fact that they continue to inspire many students at the School of Art today. 

Curated by Prof. Oliver Botar and the Students of FAAH 3932, Introduction to Curatorial Studies

Opening Reception, Panel Discussion, and Exquisite Corpse-athon:

December 10, 2024  at 2:30 pm

Celebrate Kidult Club: The Collaborative Kinetics of the Royal Art Lodge, ca. Y2K with Royal Art Lodge members Neil Farber, Michael Dumontier, and legendary artist Diana Thorneycroft!

• Reception with food & drinks
• Exquisite Corpse-athon drawing event (3:00 PM)
• Q&A with Neil Farber, Michael Dumontier, and Diana Thorneycroft (4:00 PM 366 ARTlab)