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Southern Thoughts on a Northern Biennale

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  • Observations and reflections on the European and North American art world from the perspective of Southern Hemisphere artists and art practitioners, with a focus on the Venice Biennale. A critical examination of the resurgence of interest in African art and explores issues around representation, inclusion, power imbalances, and ongoing coloniality in the global art world. Content production: Laura Burocco Interviewed: Acaye Kerunen, artist Uganda Pavilion Afroscope, artist Ghana Pavilion Ame Bel, curator South African Pavilion Anonymous Namibian Artist Anonymous Pavilion’s assistant The Botswana Pavillion Collin Sekajugo, artist Uganda Pavilion Diego Araúja, Brazilian artist Ghana Pavilion Fadzai Muchemwa, curator Zimbabwean Pavilion Katya García-Antón, co- curator Sámi Pavilion Na Chainkua Reindorf, artist Ghana Pavilion Phumulani Ntuli, artist South African Pavilion Robel Temesgen, Ethiopian artist part of the African Art in Venice Forum Roger Ballen, artist South African Pavilion Shaheen Merali, curator Uganda Pavilion Solange Pessoa, Brazilian artist part of the main exhibition
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  • 3 A Remarkable Achievement

    3 A Remarkable Achievement
    Dec 19 2023
    The podcast discusses observations and reflections on the European and North American art world from the perspective of artists of the Southern Hemisphere, with a focus on the Venice Biennale. In this episode, we reflect on the challenges of participating African countries, the impact of visibility, a need to re-think formats, and the potential to affirm marginalised narratives. Link to References · Link to Datasheet · · Gentrilogy · Laura Burocco Instagram · Laura Burocco Email
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    56 mins
  • 2 African Art in the Global Market

    2 African Art in the Global Market
    Dec 19 2023
    The podcast provides perspectives on the Venice Biennale art exhibition from African and Afro-diaspora artists and curators. It examines the global art market dynamics, access and funding disparities between the Global North and South, the National Pavillion format that enables exploitation, and the impacts of participating in the Venice Biennale. Link to References · Link to Datasheet · · Gentrilogy · Laura Burocco Instagram · Laura Burocco Email
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    40 mins
  • 1 An Overview of the Path of the Venice Biennale - inception to the entry of actors from the South

    1 An Overview of the Path of the Venice Biennale - inception to the entry of actors from the South
    Dec 19 2023
    The podcast discusses observations and reflections on the European and North American art world from the perspective of artists of the Southern Hemisphere, with a focus on the Venice Biennale.

    It provides a critical examination of the interest in African art and explores issues of representation, inclusion, power imbalances, and ongoing coloniality in the global art world. Insights are provided through interviews and perspectives from various artists, curators, and art professionals. Link to References · Link to Datasheet · · Gentrilogy · Laura Burocco Instagram · Laura Burocco Email
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    40 mins
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