Thinking art
The second biennial Future Visions event proposes an international seminar of reflection on the diverse models and different concepts and projects that underlie the seemingly commonplace formula of the contemporary art biennial or thematic event, its reason for being, its relevance and its future projection.
As a means of approaching this issue, various lines of analysis have been drawn together: the historical dimension, or old formulas versus new proposals; the role of the independent curator, the artist-based biennial, the selection criteria —that is to say, biennial and canon— and finally a reflection on the role of artists from the Spanish state in the international arena.
Directed by Rosa Ferré and Chus Martínez
Programme
The contemporary art biennials: old formulas / new
proposals. Opening and presentation of projects.
With Ute Meta Bauer, Adriano Pedrosa, Barbara Vanderlinden
The ‘designer' biennial: The figure of the free-lance curator
Round-table with Ute Meta Bauer, Catherine David, Adriano Pedrosa, Iván de la Nuez, Barbara Vanderlinden
Biennial and canon: the criterios of selection.
Presentation of projects
With Norton Batkin, Harrey Belley, Rosa Martinez
Biennial and challenges for the future. Spanish artists and
international events. The model of Barcelona
Round-table with Harrey Belley, Rosa Martínez, Iván de la Nuez, Glòria Picazo, Eulàlia Valldosera