Simon Njami & Ghanaian Architect David Adjaye Collaborate in Visionary Africa: Art at Work

International Mon 13-02-2012

Simon Njami & Ghanaian Architect David Adjaye Collaborate in Visionary Africa: Art at Work
Press Release

15 February – 7 March 2012, « Visionary Africa: Art at work » stops in Egypt after Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before continuing on to other African capitals.

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This project, organised jointly by the European Commission and the Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) in Brussels, is an itinerant urban exhibition of contemporary African artistic practices, including artist residencies, showcases of local artists, and workshops on art and development in modern urban centres in Africa.

It's intent is to focus on the importance of culture and creativity as motor for development and it was timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence of several African countries.

_{David Adjaye}

_{Simon Njami}

The exhibition pavilion is designed by Ghanaian architect David Adjaye. Placed in the ‘green lung’ of Cairo, Al Azhar Park, the pavilion is accessible to all audiences, and houses several exhibits:

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a selection from the photography exhibit A Useful Dream, celebrating 50 years of African photography, curated by Simon Njami;

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The photodocumentary, Urban Africa, a decade long personal survey by David Adjaye on the architecture of African capitals;

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A showcase of young, upcoming Egyptian contemporary artists, curated by Moataz Nasr, director of DARB 1718. All works exhibited are reproductions.

Photographer and video artist Tracey Rose (South Africa) is the project’s artist in residence for the duration of the exhibit.

A workshop for Egyptian artists will be organised on 17 February, to discuss structures and audiences for art in Africa.

Visionary Africa Pavillion by David Adjaye

The Pavillion by David Adjaye

Important dates:

15 February: Art at Work exhibit opening, Al Azhar Park entrance "Free acces", 17h00.

17 February: Workshop, in the premises of the DARB 1718. On invitation only.

CONTACT

Hélène van den Wildenberg, Cecoforma press: press@cecoforma.com 

Posted By: Andrew Njoroge

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