Lucky Number Seven: Site Santa Fe Biennial 2008
The 'Lucky Number Seven' Biennial at Site Santa Fe took place from June 22, 2008, until January 4, 2009, under the curation of Lance Fung. This event showcased the work of 21 artists, chosen by 18 curators from around the globe, highlighting the importance of intercultural exchange among Anglo, Indian, and Hispanic groups. Featured pieces included sculptures made from recycled materials by Hiroshi Fuji, an archaeological pastiche by Nick Mangan, and Shi Qing’s 'Mongolian Messenger,' which incorporated Hispanic-Indian ingredients. Additional works were presented by Studio Azzurro, Luchezar Boyadjiev, and Marti Anson. Wael Shawky's performance was canceled, and the biennial raised questions about the art market's influence. Critic Loïc Malle described it as utopian yet diluted by its varied proposals.
Key facts
- Biennial ran June 22, 2008 to January 4, 2008 at Site Santa Fe.
- Curated by Lance Fung, who selected 18 curators who chose 21 artists.
- Emphasized collaboration with local Anglo, Indian, and Hispanic communities.
- Hiroshi Fuji used recycled materials and local labor for public sculptures.
- Nick Mangan created an archaeological pastiche in Santa Fe neighborhoods.
- Shi Qing's 'Mongolian Messenger' used a Chinese chef with Hispanic-Indian ingredients.
- Luchezar Boyadjiev randomly distributed part of his budget to Santa Fe phone subscribers.
- Marti Anson reconstructed a miniature Barcelona factory using local brick.
- Wael Shawky's planned performance with Native Americans was vetoed by direction.
- Works were to be destroyed or distributed after the biennial.
Entities
Artists
- Lance Fung
- Hiroshi Fuji
- Nick Mangan
- Shi Qing
- Studio Azzurro
- Piero Golia
- Luchezar Boyadjiev
- Marti Anson
- Wael Shawky
- Fabien Giraud
- Raphaël Siboni
- Erick Beltran
- Mandla Reuter
- Eliza Naranjo Morse
- Nora Naranjo Morse
- Rose Simpson
- William Wells
- Loïc Malle
Institutions
- Site Santa Fe
- Snow Show
Locations
- Santa Fe
- New Mexico
- United States
- Finland
- Japan
- Australia
- China
- Italy
- Bulgaria
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Egypt
- France
- Mexico
- South Africa
Sources
- artpress —