The Netherlands is the guest 'Focus' country in the forthcoming ARCOmadrid 2012 Fair. Within this context, Latitudes has been invited to curate the representation of Dutch art institutions. Hosted within a specially-commissioned structure designed by Dutch artist Jasper Niens in collaboration with designer Thijs Ewalts, 'The Dutch Assembly' will consist of the accumulation of 31 hourly talks, statements, artist presentations, book presentations, performances and screenings from art spaces, research initiatives and artists, forming a series of documented 'depositions' analysing artistic practices and cultural policies from the Dutch perspective.
Fermín Jiménez Landa (1979 Pamplona. Lives between Pamplona, Valencia and Barcelona) & Lee Welch (1975, Louisville. Lives in Rotterdam) did not know each other before the invitation to participate in Amikejo. As if engaged in international diplomacy, the artists have had to get to know each other personally and artistically before issuing what might be regarded as a joint statement based on what they have agreed and negotiated, in the form of an exhibition. Jiménez Landa & Welch have chosen to establish their collaboration in relation to the notion of the micro-nation and devices which delineate sovereignty – borders, stamps, anthems, flags, and so on. (+ info...)
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About Latitudes
Latitudes is a Barcelona-based [41º23’ N, 2º 11’ E] independent curatorial office initiated in April 2005 by Max Andrews and Mariana Cánepa Luna. Latitudes collaborates with artists and institutions in the conception, organisation and production of exhibitions, public commissions, conferences, editorial and research initiatives across local, pan-European and international situations. Latitudes is part of Hangar's 2010–12 Programming Committee. In 2010 Latitudes was awarded the inaugural GAC curatorial prize given by the Catalan gallery association. (+ info...)