Paulo Herkenhoff's Antropofagia Curatorial Project for XXIV Bienal de São Paulo
On 22 October 2009, Paulo Herkenhoff presented his curatorial initiative for the XXIV Bienal de São Paulo (1998) at Afterall, utilizing 'antropofagia' as a core concept for a significant exhibition. This event was part of Afterall's Exhibition Histories series, which was initiated by Mark Nash and led by Teresa Gleadowe. The discussion is available online in two segments. On 2 February 2023, Afterall organized a symposium named 'Precarious Solidarities: Artists for Democracy (1974–77)', coordinated by Wing Chan and David Morris, in collaboration with Bard College and others, with a partial recording accessible. Additionally, Afterall unveiled 'Uncooperative Contemporaries: Art Exhibitions in Shanghai in 2000' on 16 November 2020, and on 23 November 2019, Farid Rakun engaged in a conversation with Charles Esche regarding ruangrupa's initiatives.
Key facts
- Paulo Herkenhoff discussed his curatorial project for the XXIV Bienal de São Paulo (1998) on 22 October 2009.
- Herkenhoff used the cultural concept of 'antropofagia' as the basis for the exhibition.
- The XXIV Bienal de São Paulo is considered a landmark in the history of biennials.
- The talk was part of Afterall's Exhibition Histories project.
- Mark Nash introduced the talk; Teresa Gleadowe chaired it.
- Afterall organized a symposium 'Precarious Solidarities: Artists for Democracy (1974–77)' on 2 February 2023.
- The symposium was supported by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.
- Afterall launched the book 'Uncooperative Contemporaries: Art Exhibitions in Shanghai in 2000' on 16 November 2020.
Entities
Artists
- Paulo Herkenhoff
- Mark Nash
- Teresa Gleadowe
- Wing Chan
- David Morris
- Farid Rakun
- Charles Esche
- ruangrupa
Institutions
- Afterall
- Afterall Books
- Exhibition Histories
- Royal College of Art
- Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College
- Asia Art Archive
- Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts, University of Gothenburg
- Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Shanghai
- China
- London
- United Kingdom
- Annandale-on-Hudson
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Gothenburg
- Sweden
Sources
- Afterall —