We explore the challenges faced by institutions in curating exhibitions and programmes that accurately reflect the diverse range of voices, perspectives, and artistic expressions present in contemporary society. By recognizing the need for inclusivity and diversity, we discuss strategies for actively involving underrepresented artists and communities.
The talk also highlights the difference between institutional curating and freelance curating, examining the opportunities and limitations within each approach. We discuss the concept of freedom in curating and its implications for responsible curation, emphasising the need to balance artistic expression with ethical considerations. We discuss the power of curating as a means to challenge established systems, confront biases, and disrupt conventional narratives. By promoting critical dialogue and open-mindedness, this talk aims to foster an environment where diverse values, experiences, and beliefs are respected and celebrated.
Streaming link (Zoom)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82483258408?pwd=dE4wVktEakhNSVNLQW5TTmkzQUZuQT09
Meeting ID: 824 8325 8408
Passcode: 405380
Invited speakers
- Keynote & facilitation: Ali Akhbar Mehta – Transmedia artist, curator, researcher, and writer.
- Yvapurü Samaniego Bonnin – Visual artist working in a range of mixed media.
- Tina Lorien – Curator with great knowledge of visual arts, sculptures, paintings and photography.
- Nina Toppila – Director at Kunsthalle, Helsinki
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ARTIVAL Talks are organised by IMMART, Nordic Culture Point and Globe Art Point as a part of ARTIVAL RE:CONNECT, a Nordic multilingual cultural festival taking place across the Nordic region in 2023. The festival a widely diverse array of actors together in a sustainable manner to co-create and reflect on issues of inclusion and belonging with exhibitions, performances, talks, workshops, recitals, and more, at a time when many of us around the globe are striving to reconnect, to ourselves, our families, and our communities in one way or another.
ARTIVAL Talks are a collection of live-streamed and virtual discussions, debates and conversations on the themes of ARTIVAL – a festival that places artists, the artistic process and advocacy at the centre. The central aim of the Talks, which began in May 2023, is to facilitate gaining a clearer understanding of different processes, perspectives and viewpoints that exist in Nordic artscapes, by bringing artists, cultural workers, activists, human rights experts, public officials and civil society together to exchange ideas and share experiences of their successes (and failures), good (and bad) practices, and the opportunities (and challenges) present in the broad landscape of the Nordic arts and cultural sector.
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Nordic Culture Point has been granted the EcoCompass environmental certificate. We’re making every endeavour to reduce our carbon footprint, which is why all travel within the organisation is carefully planned. Use public transport when you visit us, and you’ll contribute to a greener cultural scene, too!
