Gibca 2017
WheredoIndandyoubegin - On Secularity
09 Sep - 19 Nov 2017
Gothenburg International Art Biennial, GIBCA, 2017 opens September 9th.
Basim Magdy - They Endorsed Collective Failure as the Dawn of a New Renaissance
Hilma of Klint - Blue Sketchbook
Fahd Burki - The Shape of Punishment
Riikka Kuoppala - And That's All I Remember
Sille Storihle - The Stonewall Nation
Jens Haaning, Blondes - clippings from Danish newspapers, published between the 1st and the 7th of April 2008
GIBCA 2017
WheredoIndandyoubegin - On Secularity
9 September - 19 November 2017
Göteborgs Internationale Konstbiennal 2017 will address one of our most central issues today - the secular and multilingual society.
In recent decades, like other Europe, Sweden has been characterized by great religious diversity, which led to burning questions about the role of religion in a secular society. What role does secularity have in today's society? How can dialogue be created between cultural and religious / non-religious differences? How can we maintain social, sexual, cultural or religious freedoms in a society with major cultural differences? Is it the state that is best suited to define secularity? If not, who?
With nearly fifty participating artists, the WheredoIndandyoubegin is a multi-faceted project that includes a large art exhibition where a selection of historical artifacts is also displayed. In addition, the biennial extends into the city where a number of site-specific projects are presented in collaboration with different groups and organizations in Gothenburg. By presenting both newly created and existing artistic projects, the hope is that the biennial will contribute to a broad discussion, where different, and sometimes conflicting, perspectives can be met.
Gothenburg International Art Biennial 2017 is curated by Nav Haq and takes place September 9 - November 19, 2017 at the Red Sten Art Hall, Gothenburg Art Hall and further places in Gothenburg.
biennial Arenas
Röda Sten Konsthall / Gothenburg Art Gallery / City Library Gothenburg / Elite Plaza Hotel / Gamlestaden-Hjällbo / Gothenburg City Museum / Ants / Klippan / Chalmers University of Technology / Masthuggskyrkan / Musiclovers Records / Götaplatsen /
About GIBCA
Among the eight biennials that have been performed since the start of 2001, GIBCA has established itself as one of Sweden's largest art events and is considered internationally as one of the young exciting biennals in Europe. Each biennal consists of a large exhibition which takes place both at the established art institutions and in the public space. Through program activities such as workshops, seminars and lectures, visitors are offered to deepen their knowledge.
For programs, events and more information, see gibca.se .
Artists:
Alexander Tovborg, Archivo FX in collaboration with Bassam El Baroni and Pedro G. Romero with the participation of Doris Hakim, Yassine Chouati & Equipe Media, Basim Magdy, Dimitri Venkov, Etel Adnan, Fahd Burki, Fatma Bucak, Francesc Ruiz, Haegue Yang, Haseeb Ahmed & Daniel Baird, Hilma van Klint, Jens Haaning, Joakim Forsgren, Jonas Staal, The Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland, Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Maddie Leach, Michèle Matyn, Måns Wrange, Olivia Plender, Public Movement, Riikka Kuoppala, Rose Borthwick, Santiago Mostyn, Saskia Holmkvist, Ellen Nyman & Corina Oprea, Shilpa Gupta, Sille Storihle, Vector
WheredoIndandyoubegin - On Secularity
9 September - 19 November 2017
Göteborgs Internationale Konstbiennal 2017 will address one of our most central issues today - the secular and multilingual society.
In recent decades, like other Europe, Sweden has been characterized by great religious diversity, which led to burning questions about the role of religion in a secular society. What role does secularity have in today's society? How can dialogue be created between cultural and religious / non-religious differences? How can we maintain social, sexual, cultural or religious freedoms in a society with major cultural differences? Is it the state that is best suited to define secularity? If not, who?
With nearly fifty participating artists, the WheredoIndandyoubegin is a multi-faceted project that includes a large art exhibition where a selection of historical artifacts is also displayed. In addition, the biennial extends into the city where a number of site-specific projects are presented in collaboration with different groups and organizations in Gothenburg. By presenting both newly created and existing artistic projects, the hope is that the biennial will contribute to a broad discussion, where different, and sometimes conflicting, perspectives can be met.
Gothenburg International Art Biennial 2017 is curated by Nav Haq and takes place September 9 - November 19, 2017 at the Red Sten Art Hall, Gothenburg Art Hall and further places in Gothenburg.
biennial Arenas
Röda Sten Konsthall / Gothenburg Art Gallery / City Library Gothenburg / Elite Plaza Hotel / Gamlestaden-Hjällbo / Gothenburg City Museum / Ants / Klippan / Chalmers University of Technology / Masthuggskyrkan / Musiclovers Records / Götaplatsen /
About GIBCA
Among the eight biennials that have been performed since the start of 2001, GIBCA has established itself as one of Sweden's largest art events and is considered internationally as one of the young exciting biennals in Europe. Each biennal consists of a large exhibition which takes place both at the established art institutions and in the public space. Through program activities such as workshops, seminars and lectures, visitors are offered to deepen their knowledge.
For programs, events and more information, see gibca.se .
Artists:
Alexander Tovborg, Archivo FX in collaboration with Bassam El Baroni and Pedro G. Romero with the participation of Doris Hakim, Yassine Chouati & Equipe Media, Basim Magdy, Dimitri Venkov, Etel Adnan, Fahd Burki, Fatma Bucak, Francesc Ruiz, Haegue Yang, Haseeb Ahmed & Daniel Baird, Hilma van Klint, Jens Haaning, Joakim Forsgren, Jonas Staal, The Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland, Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Maddie Leach, Michèle Matyn, Måns Wrange, Olivia Plender, Public Movement, Riikka Kuoppala, Rose Borthwick, Santiago Mostyn, Saskia Holmkvist, Ellen Nyman & Corina Oprea, Shilpa Gupta, Sille Storihle, Vector