Berlin Biennale 2018: Anti-Heroic Edition Curated by Gabi Ngcobo
The 10th Berlin Biennale, titled 'We don't need another hero,' is kicking off on June 8, 2018. Gabi Ngcobo, a South African curator born in 1974, is leading the event. The title is inspired by the dystopian vibes of Mad Max and Tina Turner’s song, aiming to critique the perils of unchecked power instead of glorifying heroes. This biennial is all about collaboration, encouraging artists and curators to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing contemporary issues. The branding features a gray and light pink X logo, hinting at World War I camouflage, symbolizing conflict and change. Artists like Dineo Seshee Bopape and Liz Johnson Artur will explore topics like migration, feminism, and economics. The exhibition spans five venues, including the Akademie der Künste and KW Institute for Contemporary Art, with two dedicated performance days.
Key facts
- 10th Berlin Biennale opens June 8, 2018
- Curated by South African Gabi Ngcobo (b. 1974)
- Title: 'We don't need another hero'
- Title references Mad Max and Tina Turner
- Biennale is anti-heroic, developed as a choral project
- Logo uses gray and light pink X, colors from WWI naval camouflage
- X symbolizes collision, uncertainty, and critical turning points
- Artists include Dineo Seshee Bopape, Liz Johnson Artur, Mario Pfeifer, Tony Cokes, Zuleikha Chaudhari
- Works address migration, sexuality, feminism, war, borders, economics
- Five venues: Akademie der Künste, KW Institute, Volksbühne Pavillon, ZK/U, HAU Hebbel am Ufer
Entities
Artists
- Gabi Ngcobo
- Dineo Seshee Bopape
- Liz Johnson Artur
- Mario Pfeifer
- Tony Cokes
- Zuleikha Chaudhari
Institutions
- Berlin Biennale
- Akademie der Künste
- KW Institute for Contemporary Art
- Volksbühne Pavillon
- ZK/U – Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik
- HAU Hebbel am Ufer
- Artribune
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany