Exhibitions
outcome.
A beast, a god
and a line.
Musée national
de Lubumbashi
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Tekniska museet
Balogi
Ursula Biemann
John Akomfrah
CURATED BY
Ekua Yankah and Cindy Sissokho
Outcome Exhibition from Congo 1.0 Residency Program.
"A Beast, a God, and a Line" is the powerful outcome exhibition of the Congo 1.0 Residency Program, showcasing the transformative work of artists Balogi, Ursula Biemann, and John Akomfrah. Curated by Ekua Yankah and Cindy Sissokho, the exhibition reflects the deep, immersive engagement these artists had with the pressing issues of cobalt and lithium mining in Congo. Through a diverse range of media, including film, installation, and mixed media, the exhibition explores the intricate connections between resource extraction, technological advancement, and the human and environmental toll of these processes. Each piece in the exhibition resonates with the artists’ shared commitment to unearthing the complex realities behind the materials that drive the global tech industry, revealing the often unseen and unheard stories of those most affected by mining practices. "A Beast, a God, and a Line" is not just an exhibition; it is a profound narrative that invites viewers to reconsider the cost of progress and the lines that divide exploitation from empowerment.
the love
triangle.
Quito Centro de Arte
Contemporáneo
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CAC Málaga
Dawit L. Petros
Paul Rosero Contreras
Timur Si-Qin
CURATED BY
Belén Vera Raya
Inna Modja
Outcome Exhibition from Equador 2.0 Residency Program.
"The Love Triangle" is the evocative outcome exhibition of the Ecuador 2.0 Residency Program, presenting the thought-provoking works of artists Dawit L. Petros, Paul Rosero Contreras, and Timur Si-Qin. Curated by Bélen Vera Raya and Ilina Modja, this exhibition delves into the multifaceted relationships within the South American Lithium Triangle, encompassing Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. Through a compelling array of installations, photography, and digital media, the artists explore the intricate ties between lithium mining, environmental degradation, and the socio-economic dynamics that bind these regions. The exhibition highlights the paradoxical nature of lithium as both a key resource for global technological advancement and a source of profound ecological and social challenges. "The Love Triangle" invites viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of these issues, questioning the true cost of our dependence on such critical resources and the complex emotions—love, exploitation, hope—woven into the fabric of this global industry.
Bag full of
deep toughts.
MOCA Bankok
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MAAT: Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
Donna Kukama
Jakob Kudsk Steensen
Robert Zhao Renhui
CURATED BY
Amitav Gosh and Timothy Morton
Outcome Exhibition from Myanmar 3.0 Residency Program.
"Bag Full of Deep Thoughts" is the compelling outcome exhibition of the Myanmar 3.0 Residency Program, featuring the profound works of artists Donna Kukama, Jakob Kudsk Steensen, and Robert Zhao Renhui. Curated by Amitav Ghosh and Timothy Morton, the exhibition delves into the intense and often unsettling realities of mining in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Tanintharyi region. Through a diverse range of artistic expressions—including immersive installations, video art, and multimedia works—the artists explore the intersections of environmental destruction, armed conflict, forced labor, and the exploitation of natural resources driven by the tech industry's demands. "Bag Full of Deep Thoughts" invites viewers to confront the heavy and complex issues surrounding resource extraction, not as distant or abstract problems but as deeply personal and global concerns. The exhibition serves as both a reflection and a call to action, encouraging a rethinking of our relationship with the environment, technology, and the human lives intertwined in this often invisible yet critical global supply chain.