Turismo
But a Storm Is Blowing from Paradise Opens April 11 At Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milan
Organized by Sara Raza , Guggenheim UBS MAP Curator, Middle East and North Africa , in collaboration with Paola Zatti , Chief Curator, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, and Omar Cucciniello , Curator, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, the exhibition features a range of artistic voices and critical concerns from a rapidly evolving region and its international diaspora. Works by thirteen artists are installed in the ground-floor gallery of GAM and explore the intersecting themes of migration, displacement, architecture, geometry, and history through a range of mediums, including works on paper, installation, photography, sculpture, and video.
The works by Lida Abdul , Ali Cherri , and Gülsün Karamustafa are being shown for the first time as part of the MAP initiative.
According to Raza, " highlights the formation of the present while acknowledging the continued influence of the past. Many of the exhibition artists question the ability of objective 'truths' to adequately capture the social realities of our world. Utilizing fictional narratives and fantastical imagery, their works contain hidden ideas that challenge stereotypical and overtly politicized perspectives of the region and its history—ideas we might call 'conceptual contraband.' The exhibition also considers architecture as a tool for evoking both colonial history and the implications of globalization and gentrification. This new installation at GAM converses with the building's own architectural heritage and raises urgent issues of migration and displacement in areas around the world, including Italy and greater Europe ."
A range of public and academic programs accompanies the exhibition at GAM, including tours for families, school groups, and adults; seminars for students at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA); and an audioguide featuring commentary by
Sara Raza and six exhibition artists.
The Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative builds upon and reflects the Guggenheim's distinguished history of internationalism and UBS's commitment to direct engagement with contemporary art and education, ultimately contributing to a richer, more expansive story of the histories of modern and contemporary art. Through in-depth collaboration with artists, curators, and cultural organizations from South and Southeast Asia , Latin America , and the Middle East and North Africa , MAP has expanded the Guggenheim's collection with more than 125 new works. Partnerships with cultural organizations such as the Galleria d'Arte Moderna have been at the heart of the project throughout, extending its creative reach and impact both physically and digitally. Together, the Guggenheim and UBS recognize the power of art to connect and inspire communities, spark debate, enrich the present, and help shape the future. This long-term collaboration underscores a mutual commitment to supporting today's most innovative artists by increasing visibility of their work around the globe.
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