Pierre Huyghe Reveals 19 Artists for 2019 Okayama Art Summit Biennial
Pierre Huyghe has announced the lineup for the 2019 Okayama Art Summit, which he's overseeing. This biennial event will be held in Okayama, Japan, from September 27 to November 24. Unlike the first edition in 2016, which had thirty artists and was curated by Liam Gillick along with Huyghe, this year features a more selective group of nineteen artists. The theme is IF THE SNAKE, and the exhibition promises to be a dynamic, evolving experience that reflects Huyghe’s unique artistic approach. While specifics about its structure are limited, organizers suggest it will act like a living entity, delving into various processes and forms of intelligent life. Artists involved include Tarek Atoui, Matthew Barney, and more.
Key facts
- Pierre Huyghe is the artistic director for the 2019 Okayama Art Summit
- The summit runs from 27 September to 24 November 2019
- It takes place in Okayama, Japan
- 19 artists are participating in this edition
- The theme is IF THE SNAKE
- The inaugural edition in 2016 was curated by Liam Gillick
- The 2016 edition featured 30 artists
- The exhibition is described as a 'living entity'
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Huyghe
- Liam Gillick
- Tarek Atoui
- Matthew Barney
- Etienne Chambaud
- Paul Chan
- Ian Cheng
- Melissa Dubbin
- Aaron S. Davidson
- John Gerrard
- Fabien Giraud
- Raphaël Siboni
- Glass Bead
- Elizabeth Hénaff
- Eva L'Hoest
- Fernando Ortega
- Sean Raspet
- Lili Reynaud-Dewar
- Pamela Rosenkranz
- Tino Sehgal
- Mika Tajima
Institutions
- Okayama Art Summit
- ArtReview
Locations
- Okayama
- Japan