Geneva's Fall 2003 Art Season: Photography, Biennial, and Resistance
In late 2003, Geneva launched two major events: '50 JPG' (50 Days for Photography in Geneva) and the 10th BIM (Biennial of the Moving Image). Curator Joerg Bader organized 'Représentation du travail/Travail de représentation' for 50 JPG, exploring links between labor and representation. The BIM subtitled itself 'Artistic Creation as an Act of Resistance,' featuring a retrospective of William Kentridge. The Mamco opened 'ORNICAR !', a cycle of eleven exhibitions curated by director Christian Bernard, including works by Klara Kuchta (hair as cultural phenomenon), Luc Andrié, and Claude Lévêque. The season reflects Geneva's distinct, politically engaged art scene.
Key facts
- 50 JPG (50 Days for Photography in Geneva) launched in late 2003.
- 10th BIM (Biennial of the Moving Image) launched simultaneously.
- Joerg Bader curated 'Représentation du travail/Travail de représentation' for 50 JPG.
- BIM subtitle: 'La création artistique comme acte de résistance'.
- William Kentridge retrospective at BIM.
- Mamco opened 'ORNICAR !' cycle of eleven exhibitions.
- Christian Bernard is director of Mamco.
- Klara Kuchta exhibited works centered on hair.
Entities
Artists
- Joerg Bader
- Fabrice Gygi
- William Kentridge
- Klara Kuchta
- Luc Andrié
- Claude Lévêque
- Nicolas Faure
- Christian Bernard
Institutions
- Centre de la photographie
- Centre pour l'image contemporaine
- Mamco
- Attitudes
- Biennale de l'image en mouvement
Locations
- Genève
- Suisse
- Zurich
Sources
- artpress —