Malta Debuts at Gwangju Biennale with BEJN / IN-BETWEEN Pavilion
Arts Council Malta is excited to debut its inaugural pavilion, BEJN / IN-BETWEEN, at the Gwangju Biennale. This exhibition features the creative contributions of artists Norbert Francis Attard, PONKS (Sam Alekksandra and Julien Vinet), and Michael Quinton, collectively known as the BEJN Kollettiva. Developed over a three-month residency in Gwangju, the installation merges various artistic expressions, including video, sound, poetry, and performance art, all hosted at Horanggasy. The theme 'BEJN,' meaning 'between' in Maltese, symbolizes the exploration of transitional spaces, fostering dialogue and cultural exchange on the international art stage.
Key facts
- Arts Council Malta presents Malta's first-ever pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale.
- The pavilion is titled BEJN / IN-BETWEEN.
- Artists include Norbert Francis Attard, PONKS (Sam Alekksandra & Julien Vinet), and Michael Quinton.
- The collective is named BEJN Kollettiva.
- The project was developed through a three-month residency in Gwangju.
- The pavilion is located at Horanggasy.
- The work includes installation, poetry, sound, performance, and moving image.
- BEJN means 'between' in Maltese.
Entities
Artists
- Norbert Francis Attard
- PONKS
- Sam Alekksandra
- Julien Vinet
- Michael Quinton
Institutions
- Arts Council Malta
- Gwangju Biennale
Locations
- Gwangju
- South Korea
- Malta