SWAB RADIO 2024 BY ARTSUPER
IN CONVERSATION
SWAB RADIO presents a series of conversations in which we address the issues of identity, tradition and future that transversally occupy the proposals presented in this 17th edition of SWAB.
The curators, artists and gallerists participating in the fair will address issues about the potential of art in the formation of cultural identities. They will also discuss the various ways in which many art forms draw from their local traditions to express their identity in a globalized and hypermediated world. In this context, SWAB RADIO will open dialogues on what is today the relationship of attachment or de-association with our roots and how we build our identities as we move towards a future that seems increasingly homogeneous.
Symbiosis: common ground between art and design
DESIGN
Collectible design is defined by its ability to transcend the functional, inviting a profound reflection on the boundaries between the unique work of art and the design object. These pieces, conceived as exclusive creations or in limited editions, are the result of a process that combines aesthetics, innovation and craftsmanship, blurring the traditional boundaries between the two disciplines. In this context, we have invited Huaqian Zhang from Dilalica Gallery and MUT designers from Sancal to engage in a curatorial dialogue that explores how art and design intertwine, questioning their boundaries and generating new forms of interrelation and mutual enrichment.
Participants: MUT DESIGN (Sancal) & Huaqian Zhang (Dilalica)
Moderated by Francesca Tur
Date: Oct 1, 2024 · 19H
Carrer de Ca l’Alegre de Dalt, 55, Gràcia (Sancal)
Tradition and innovation: the role of emerging art in Barcelona and Taipei
SOLO SHOW
The objects and bodies present in “The blue color of my sky” turn our gaze towards the traditions of Barcelona and Taipei that converge in SOLO SHOW. Their artistic proposals also point to a tomorrow in which emerging art and its circulation play a decisive role in shaping the collective identities that will mark the futures of these metropolises.
In Barcelona, a city known for its rich artistic and cultural tradition, a vibrant emerging art scene has sprung in recent decades, driven by a network of independent spaces that provide a platform of creativity for young artists.
Taipei has also seen significant growth in its emerging art scene in recent years. In the city, cultural influences from across the Asian continent converge, creating an eclectic scene, marked by artistic experimentation and the use of technology, which have made it a reference for Southeast Asia.
Participants: Carla Jaria, Yipei Lee (curators Solo Show)
Date: Oct 5, 2024 · 12.30H
SWAB fairgrounds
From the gallery to the city: project, community and context from the youngest spaces
MY FAF
We engage in a conversation with representatives of the spaces of the MyFAF program:
TUBE from Palma de Mallorca, a city that is becoming an important focus for emerging galleries; Studio/Chapple, from London, which opens in the context of the post-Brexit era, in which the rich and dynamic city becomes a complex scenario for the beginnings of a young gallery, and PLATO from Évora, Portugal, a region with a growing economic and housing crisis, hostile for emerging art projects.
Participants: Axel Balazsi (Tube), Louis Chapple (Studio/Chapple), Diogo Ramalho (Plato)
Date: Oct 5, 2024 · 14H
SWAB fairgrounds
New voices, new visions: exploring emerging art in Latam
EMERGING LATAM
Talking about Latin American art in terms of pre-colonialism, colonialism and post-colonialism is essential to understand the complex historical, cultural and social dynamics that have influenced and continue to influence the region’s identities and artistic productions today. However, in an increasingly globalized world, this approach can be limiting for many Latin American artists working from diverse contexts and perspectives and participating in the current global dialogue.
We talked about new identities, interests and trends in emerging Latin American art.
Participants: Santiago Gasquet (curator Emerging Latam), Yuyo Gardiol (Crudo), Raúl Rebolledo (Escombro)
Date: Oct 5, 2024 · 16.30H
SWAB fairgrounds
The art space between the gallery and the digital market
Wherever the possibilities and needs of human experience extend, art and its market spread. During the pandemic, online platforms became the main venues for art. Museums, galleries and independent artists used digital media to present their works, organize virtual exhibitions and hold online events. This transformation not only democratized access to art, allowing people to enjoy it from anywhere in the world, but also fostered new forms of creation and collaboration. These platforms eliminate many of the geographic and economic barriers, allowing emerging and established artists to reach wider audiences without the physical limitations of traditional spaces. They also facilitate interaction and dialogue between artists and viewers, enriching the artistic experience and creating global communities.
Despite the digital boom, the post-pandemic era has seen a resurgence of interest in analog. After long periods of isolation and virtuality, people are looking for tangible, sensory experiences. Physical exhibitions, workshops and face-to-face encounters have regained their appeal, offering a direct and emotional connection that digital experiences cannot replicate.
Looking ahead, it seems clear that digital and analog art will coexist and complement each other. Analog art will continue to offer unique experiences that satisfy the human need for interaction and physicality. At the same time, online art sales platforms will continue to be essential for the dissemination and accessibility of art, especially in an increasingly interconnected world.
Participants: Diana Vedova (Artsper)
Date: Oct 5, 2024 · 18H
SWAB fairgrounds
Territory in focus: art and context in the Middle East
The situation in the Middle East is always topical for global audiences in part due to the usual geopolitical tensions that affect the region, in which all the great powers participate. At the same time, it is a territory in which historically there has been a rich, extensive and diverse cultural production. We spoke with the spaces from Syria, Lebanon and Iran that participate in Swab this year, about their vision of the territory, both at a geopolitical level and in relation to emerging artistic practices.
Participants: Mohammad Ali Ahmadifar (Yafteh), Abir Boukhari (AllArtNow), Marie-Nour Hechaime (Takeover)
Date: Oct 5, 2024 · 19.15H
SWAB fairgrounds
On the post-global horizon: echoes of tradition from Tokyo and Seoul
FOCUS TOKYO-SEOUL
Globalization, far from being a homogeneous process, has revealed multiple tensions and contradictions that cut across our societies. Global dynamics have accelerated the interconnection between cultures and economies, but have also magnified the differences in the way social concerns, struggles and frustrations are experienced. Within this framework, East Asian cities such as Tokyo and Seoul occupy a unique place in the interplay between tradition and modernity, reflecting a negotiation between preserving their cultural roots and adapting to the currents that run through them in a globalized world.
Participants: Kelvin Kyung Kun Park (curator Focus Tokyo-Seoul), Kim Inseon (Space Willing N Dealing)
Date: Oct 6, 2024 · 12.30H
SWAB fairgrounds
Have your own forest with Perhutana
PERHUTANA
PERHUTANA, part of the Kota Terakota project, consists of reclaiming an 8 hectare plot of land from the industrial development plan and turning it into sacred (conservation) land. It involves the act of creating a collectively owned forest, utilizing the transactional logic of a real estate company as a method of collective action.
By participating in PERHUTANA one gets the following: a 4m² plot of land that will later be donated for the creation of the forest, a terracotta certificate, designed and made by artists from Jatiwangi Art Factory and a digital certificate.
Participants: Aldizar Ahmad (Jatiwangi Art Factory), Álvaro Gurrea (Swab)
Date: Oct 6, 2024 · 13H
SWAB fairgrounds
Trends, future and influences
GENERAL PROGRAM AND EMERGING
The late capitalism or hyper-fashion era is governed by the constant desire for renewal and discarding that feeds our consumption habits. According to sociologist and philosopher Gilles Lipovetsky, art and its market do not escape from these logics, being a sector in which its trends, interests and modes of operation are constantly changing. We will explore the changes gallerists have detected in the sector and the trends they believe are to come.
Participants: Enrique Suasi Carayol (Stain), Jordi Vernis López (ADN)
Date: 6 Oct, 2024 · 14H
SWAB fairgrounds
Beyond traditional galleries: self-management and opportunity
SEED
The art market is a space of change and transformation. Increasingly, artist collectives are finding new forms of agency over the marketing and production of their work. Around SWAB SEED, a program dedicated to independent spaces and new gallery formats, we look at the opportunities and challenges for them to promote their activity in these types of self-managed spaces.
Participants: Aubrie Higgin (Chilli Art Projects), Juan Pablo Piñero (Casa Espacio)
Date: 6 Oct, 2024 · 16.30H
SWAB fairgrounds
Between the needle and the canvas
English tailoring is known for its meticulousness and precision. Each garment is a work of design and tailoring crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to technical perfection. British tailors are custodians of a tradition that goes back centuries, preserving techniques and methods that have been handed down from generation to generation. However, this tradition is not static; tailors have been able to adapt to changes in fashion and market demands without losing the essence of their craft. Similarly, contemporary textile artists look to the past, often drawing inspiration from traditional techniques to reinvent them and give them a new context in the present. This duality of preserving and transforming is a common thread that links both disciplines. Similarly, contemporary textile art requires a technical mastery that encompasses not only a deep knowledge of materials and weaving techniques, but also the ability to innovate and experiment with these elements to create new forms of expression.
English tailoring is distinguished by the use of high quality fabrics, carefully selected for their durability and beauty. This same appreciation of materials is seen in contemporary textile art, where artists seek sustainable sources and environmentally friendly techniques, exploring new possibilities through recycled materials and eco-friendly processes.
This dialogue between tradition and innovation, practice and concept, enriches both fashion and art, weaving a relationship that continues to evolve and surprise.
Participants: to be confirmed
Date: to be confirmed
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