Christian Jankowski Appointed Chief Curator for Manifesta 11 in Zurich

Christian Jankowski will serve as chief curator for Manifesta 11, scheduled for Zurich in 2016. The Berlin-based artist plans to collaborate with local professionals across various fields, pairing them with artists to create new works. Each project begins with a budget of €8,000. Jankowski's approach focuses on personal relationships rather than institutional partnerships, aiming to explore Zurich's professional landscape. The biennial's title is 'What People Do for Money.' Jankowski emphasizes unpredictable outcomes and trusts artists to engage deeply with their hosts. He contrasts his method with activist-focused exhibitions, preferring to work within established systems. A 'Pavillon of Reflections' on Lake Zurich, designed by architect Tom Emerson and ETH Zurich students, will document the process. Manifesta, launched in 1996, examines contemporary art in Europe beyond traditional centers. Recent editions have addressed geographical borders. Jankowski's past solo exhibitions include 'Heavy Weight History' at CCA Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw (2013) and 'casting Jesus' at MACRO in Rome (2012).