We see the world as it is.
An account of the institute's research approach.
Cultural production takes place across a wide range of contexts. The institute's research reflects this.
Developments are examined in the settings in which they occur, with attention to regional, disciplinary and institutional differences.
Research draws on a variety of sources and perspectives, selected according to the requirements of each study.
Where our research comes together
Reports combine quantitative evidence with qualitative interpretation, informed by the contexts under study.
- Contextual perspective
- Attention to the regional, disciplinary and institutional context of each subject.
- Quantitative evidence
- Measured data, market figures and documented developments.
- Qualitative interpretation
- Assessment that situates data within its cultural context.
Cultural developments are numerous, dispersed and unevenly documented.
Developments in contemporary art and culture occur in many places simultaneously and are recorded to varying degrees and in varying formats.
The institute compiles, structures and analyses information on these developments, and makes its findings available for reference.
Two registers
Specialist
Detailed reporting for readers with prior knowledge of the field.
General
Summaries and overviews for a broader readership.