Momentum 9 Biennial Appoints Curatorial Team for 2017 Edition
Momentum 9: The Nordic Biennial of Contemporary Art has revealed its curatorial lineup for the 2017 iteration. The team comprises curators Ulrika Flink, Ilari Laamanen, Jacob Lillemose, Gunhild Moe, and artist Jón B.K Ransu. This biennial, scheduled for 2017, will maintain a focus on 'Nordicness' as its central theme. However, artist selection will not be restricted to the Nordic region, aiming to foster a more diverse and global dialogue around the concept. The announcement was made in April 2016, with the source referencing a review of the previous edition, Momentum 8: Tunnel Vision from 2015. The biennial serves as a significant platform for contemporary art in the Nordic context, with this edition expanding its international scope while rooted in regional identity.
Key facts
- Momentum 9 is the Nordic Biennial of Contemporary Art
- The 2017 edition's curatorial team was announced in April 2016
- Curators include Ulrika Flink, Ilari Laamanen, Jacob Lillemose, Gunhild Moe
- Artist Jón B.K Ransu is part of the curatorial team
- The biennial's theme is 'Nordicness'
- Artist selection is not limited to the Nordic region
- The aim is a more diverse and global engagement
- A review of Momentum 8: Tunnel Vision from 2015 was referenced
Entities
Artists
- Ulrika Flink
- Ilari Laamanen
- Jacob Lillemose
- Gunhild Moe
- Jón B.K Ransu
Institutions
- Momentum 9: The Nordic Biennial of Contemporary Art
- ArtReview
Locations
- Nordic region