Swab Barcelona Turns 10 with Special Edition Amid Catalan Independence Referendum
Swab Barcelona, established by Joaquín Díez-Cascón, marks its tenth anniversary with a unique edition running until October 1, 2017, at the Italian Pavilion in the Barcelona Fair (Montjuïc). This event features more than 70 galleries, including Italian exhibitors Clima and Michela Rizzo. The focus of this edition is on independence and transgression, highlighted by an edible exhibit, a Pacman arcade game, unprecedented participation from Brazil, and a series of political performances with Ukraine as the guest nation. The international selection committee comprises Susanne Birbragher, Giuseppe Casarotto, Alfredo Hertzog, Harold Berg, and curators Domenico de Chirico, Albertine de Galbert, David Armengol, and Marisol Rodríguez. The fair takes place amid the suspended Catalan independence referendum. Díez-Cascón remarked, "The fair is a reflection of our times."
Key facts
- Swab Barcelona celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special edition from September 28 to October 1, 2017.
- The fair takes place at the Italian Pavilion of the Barcelona Fair (opposite Font Màgica de Montjuïc).
- Over 70 galleries participate, including two Italian galleries: Clima (Milan) and Michela Rizzo (Venice).
- The fair features an edible stand, a Pacman video game, and other transgressive proposals.
- Brazil has an unprecedented participation, and Ukraine is the guest country for a cycle of political performances.
- The selection committee includes Susanne Birbragher, Giuseppe Casarotto, Alfredo Hertzog, Harold Berg, Domenico de Chirico, Albertine de Galbert, David Armengol, and Marisol Rodríguez.
- The fair coincides with the Catalan independence referendum scheduled for October 1, 2017, but suspended by the court.
- Founder Joaquín Díez-Cascón said the fair 'seeks to provoke, make people think, feel, love, and awaken.'
Entities
Artists
- Joaquín Díez-Cascón
- Regine Schumann
- Susanne Birbragher
- Giuseppe Casarotto
- Alfredo Hertzog
- Harold Berg
- Domenico de Chirico
- Albertine de Galbert
- David Armengol
- Marisol Rodríguez
Institutions
- Swab Barcelona
- Clima
- Michela Rizzo
- Art Nexus
- ClubGAMeC di Bergamo
- Hertzog Art Business
- Whitney Museum
- La Trastera
- Galería Rafael Pérez Hernando
- Artribune
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Montjuïc
- Italian Pavilion
- Font Màgica de Montjuïc
- Milan
- Italy
- Venice
- Segur de Calafell
- Tarragona
- Algiers
- Algeria
- Damascus
- Syria