Poetry of Translation: Group Show at Kunst Meran Explores Multilingual Creativity
In Merano, Italy, Kunst Meran showcases a group exhibition titled 'Poetry of Translation,' curated by Judith Waldmann, which reinterprets translation as an innovative force. The exhibition includes over seventy pieces from artists such as Annika Kahrs, Anri Sala, and Babi Badalov, broadening the concept of translation to encompass music, dance, light, digital codes, and painting, mirroring the multilingual essence of South Tyrol. Notable works comprise 'Szpagat' by Slavs and Tatars, Morse code interpretations by Cerith Wyn Evans, music drawings by Jorinde Voigt, sound vinyl by Katja Aufleger, and Kinkaleri's performance alphabet. Historical segments highlight visual poetry from the 1960s and 70s, along with artificial languages like Esperanto, prompting discussions on identity, multiculturalism, and diversity.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Poetry of Translation' at Kunst Meran in Merano, Italy.
- Curated by Judith Waldmann.
- Over seventy works by Italian and international artists.
- Includes artists: Annika Kahrs, Anri Sala, Babi Badalov, Ben Vautier, Carla Accardi, Cerith Wyn Evans, Christine Sun Kim & Thomas Mader, Ettore Favini, Elisabetta Gut, Franz Pichler, Irma Blank, Jorinde Voigt, Kader Attia, Katja Aufleger, Ketty La Rocca, Kinkaleri, Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Lawrence Weiner, Leander Schwazer, Lenora De Barros, Maria Stockner, Mirella Bentivoglio, Siggi Hofer, Slavs and Tatars, Tomaso Binga.
- Exhibition redefines translation as a creative, transformative process.
- Features historical sections on visual poetry (1960s-70s) and artificial languages.
- Historical section includes artists from Mirella Bentivoglio's group at the 1978 Venice Biennale.
- Explores themes of identity, multiculturalism, and diversity.
Entities
Artists
- Annika Kahrs
- Anri Sala
- Babi Badalov
- Ben Vautier
- Carla Accardi
- Cerith Wyn Evans
- Christine Sun Kim
- Thomas Mader
- Ettore Favini
- Elisabetta Gut
- Franz Pichler
- Irma Blank
- Jorinde Voigt
- Kader Attia
- Katja Aufleger
- Ketty La Rocca
- Kinkaleri
- Lawrence Abu Hamdan
- Lawrence Weiner
- Leander Schwazer
- Lenora De Barros
- Maria Stockner
- Mirella Bentivoglio
- Siggi Hofer
- Slavs and Tatars
- Tomaso Binga
- Judith Waldmann
Institutions
- Kunst Meran o Arte
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Merano
- Italy
- Alto Adige
- South Tyrol