Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca's short film wins award in Berlin
A short film by Brazilian artist Bárbara Wagner and German artist Benjamin de Burca received an award in Berlin. The film was discussed during the VI International Virtual Seminar ARTE!Brasileiros, which focused on defending nature and culture through art. The seminar promoted moving away from self-centered artistic subjects and creating work through friction and difference. It questioned whether art without class struggle is merely decoration and argued that simply picturing subjects is no longer sufficient. The event was organized by ARTE!Brasileiros, a Brazilian art publication. The seminar's theme emphasized art's role in addressing social and environmental issues. The award recognition highlights the international reach of Wagner and de Burca's collaborative filmmaking practice.
Key facts
- Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca created a short film
- The film won an award in Berlin
- The VI International Virtual Seminar ARTE!Brasileiros discussed the film
- The seminar theme was 'In defense of nature and culture – the art...'
- The seminar questioned if art without class struggle is just decoration
- The seminar advocated for art produced through friction and difference
- The seminar argued that simply picturing is no longer enough
- The seminar was organized by ARTE!Brasileiros
Entities
Artists
- Bárbara Wagner
- Benjamin de Burca
Institutions
- ARTE!Brasileiros
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany