Chto Delat withdraws from Manifesta 10 (St. Petersburg, Russia) MARCH 15, 2014 In solidarity with the Peace March in Moscow today Chto Delat announces its decision to withdraw from Manifesta 10. art-leaks.org/2014/03/15/chto-delat-withdraws-from-manifesta-10-st-petersburg-russia/ MANIFESTA 10: Curatorial approach and artists announced PRESS RELEASE (St. Petersburg, March 25, 2014) Comment by Kasper König In response to the comments I have received regarding the current geopolitical circumstances, I would like to stress that obviously I am very concerned with the escalating crisis, and because of it I do believe it is and should be our goal to continue to make MANIFESTA 10 happen. It is itself a complex entity, to prompt its artists and its viewers to assume their own strong political positions, to pose questions and raise voices. To neglect and quit, would be a sign of escalation. There is vulnerability of this situation, but also a challenge and we shall have a courage to go on, a decision backed up by many Russian colleagues. It is upon us not to be influenced by prejudices against minorities or nationalist propaganda but to reject it. It is more important than ever to continue our work with courage and conviction for the local and international publics. As someone who has worked in many and various political climates and challenges, the experience tells me to stay calm and continue to work on the complexity and contradiction, that art has to offer and on how it can engage, and oppose the simplifications of our times. I support all efforts – both in art field and at large – in that direction, and I am sure that the presence of critical contemporary art in the Hermitage and in the city will contribute to pluralistic and healthy debate on for complexity, ethics and aesthetics and produce a necessary challenge. manifesta.org/2014/03/manifesta-10-curatorial-approach-and-artists-announced/
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:06:28 +0000
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