Invitation: Found ă mentalism
As part of the new OSTRALE Biennale concept, we will be performing from May to July 2018 as part of the "European Capital of Culture Valletta 2018" at the "St. James's Cavalier" museum, the "German Maltese Circle" and "Valletta Contemporary" in Malta.
Found ă mentalism II is inspired by Picasso's words about his famous work Guernica;
"[...] an artist who lives by and deals with spiritual values cannot remain indifferent in the face of a conflict in which the highest values of humanity and civilisation are at stake."
With this exhibition, we aim to invite reflection and change, and to ensure that art carries forward the spirit of Picasso's words; we cannot be anything but indifferent to the conflicts and struggles around us. Through this project, we propose a perspective and a possibility for a more positive future.
This stance heralds the growth of a diverse cultural, political and economic European society. Global conflicts and increasing migration flows offer art the opportunity to counter the potential for violence and to embrace cultural diversity.
Found ă mentalism II proposes a journey through a European culture that is both traditional and diverse. In doing so, we explore the question of whether art acts as a form of mutual support between these different cultures and can help resolve current social crises.
Andrea Hilger, Antka Hofmann, Co-curators, OSTRALE
The contemporary art scene in Malta is becoming increasingly dynamic and diverse. The collaboration between OSTRALE and Spazju Kreattiv promotes international exchange, aims to strengthen cooperation and create more opportunities for artistic exhibitions. By setting high standards for international contemporary art, growth within the artistic community is fostered, thereby creating access to a wider audience.
Toni Sant, Spazju Kreattiv, Artistic Director
Found ă mentalism II is inspired by Picasso's words about his famous Guernica; "[...] "Artists who live and work with spiritual values cannot and should not remain indifferent to a conflict in which the highest values of humanity and civilization are at stake."
Through the exhibition we invite you to reflect and get new impressions about this topic just to ensure that art will carry on the spirit of Picasso's words. Cause we shouldn´t be indifferent to all the conflicts and struggles around us. Through the project, we suggest perspectives and possibilities for a better future.
Found ă mentalism II heralds the growth of a diverse cultural, political and economic European society. Global conflicts and increasing migration flows provide an opportunity for art, to act against potential violence and embrace cultural diversity.
The issue proposes a journey through a European culture, which is common and diverse at once. We are asking if art is able to act as a mutual support between these diverse cultures, and if this provide a remedy for current societal crisis.
Andrea Hilger, Antka Hofman, Co-curators, OSTRALE
The contemporary art scene in Malta gets more and more dynamic and diverse. Exchanges such as the collaboration between the OSTRALE and Spazju Kreattiv serve the intercultural exchange, reinforce collaborations and encourage the growth of the artistic community, while providing further opportunities for broader audiences to access contemporary art on an international level.
Toni Sant, Spazju Kreattiv Artistic Director
Space A
Karen Gäbler (DE), Anka Leśniak (PL), Feng Lu (CN), Antka Hofmann (DE), Else Gold (DE), Gery De Smet (BE), Martin Müller (DE), Ran Slavin (IL), Katrin König (DE), Philipp Gloger (DE)
Space B
Tobias Köbsch (DE), Annelise Bully (FR), Frenzy Höhne (DE), Arne Kalkbrenner (DE), Stefan Plenkers (DE), Steffen Otto (DE), Dmytro Petryna (UA)
Space C1
Marcin Owczarek (PL), Otto Berndt Steffen (DE), Henri Deparade (DE)
Space C2
Dani Nordt (DE), Carolin Koss (DE)
Space C3
Nevet Yitzhak (IL)
Space C4
Melanie Kramer (DE), Peter Makolies (DE), Rose Stach (DE), Till Ansgar Baumhauer (DE), Faig Ahmed (AZ), Małgorzata Myślińska (PL), Martyna Jastrzebska (PL), Stephanie Marx (DE)
Spot A
Paolo Assenza (IT), Nathalie Bertrams (DE), Daniel Kiczales (IL), Ulrike Mundt (DE), Ekkhard Tischendorf (DE), Katerina Belkina (RU)
Spot B
Urban Grünfelder (AU), Mavi Garcia (ES), Shahar Marcus (IL)
Cinema
Kay Kaul (DE)
