W is for Weng Weng, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports 1957 – 1992 / ‘The Search for Weng Weng’ (2013) is a 90 minute documentary produced by Philippine Cult Film enthusiast Andrew Leavold. The film is an accumulation of 3 visits and […]
Video and words from Venice Biennale 2015
V is for Ramon Valera, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports 1908 – 1997/ ‘The contribution of Ramon Valera, whose family hails from Abra, lies in the tradition of excellence of his works, and his commitment to his profession, performing his magical seminal […]
U is for Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports 1929 – 1999 / ‘Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula, choreographer, dance educator and researcher, spent almost four decades in the discovery and study of Philippine folk and ethnic dances. She applied her findings to […]
K is for Kidlat Tahimik, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports B: 1942 / Dubbed by fellow filmmakers and critics as the “Father of Philippine Independent Cinema”, the films of Kidlat Tahimik are a critique on neocolonialism, primarily influenced by the 1960’s […]
S is for Nicole Scherzinger, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports B. 1978 / Perhaps an unlikely candidate for my final cut…but despite appearances I think Nicole Scherzinger is a true artist. With a career spanning over 16 years, time alone has proven Scherzinger’s […]
R is for Jose Rizal, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports Journalist, Poet, Activist, Doctor (1861–1896) Born into a wealthy and affluent family, Jose Rizal was a gifted scholar, excelling in various subjects and fields of discipline – from the arts, to the languages and sciences. A proud […]
Q is for DJ Qbert (Invisibl Skratch Piklz), A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports B. 1969 / DJ QBert was officially awarded the title America’s Best DJ in 2010. With a well-documented and successful DJ career, he is considered as one, if […]
P is for Pac Man (Manny Pacquiao), A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports B. 1978 /Manny Pacquiao is more than a boxer. For the Filipino people, Pacquiao is the unofficial patron saint of the Philippines. Fondly referred to as Pac Man by […]
O is for Alfonso Ossorio, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports Alfonso Ossorio / 1916-1990, Manila, Philippines The artistic relationships among Jackson Pollock (1912–1956), Alfonso Ossorio (1916–1990), and Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985) strongly influenced the development of postwar art. Ossorio, the central figure in […]
N is for No Permanent Address (Mark Boulos), A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports B. 1975 / Mark Boulos is an American filmmaker, based in Holland & Switzerland. Straddling the space between artist moving image and documentary film, his practice investigates the relationship […]
Artist Anthony Schrag is walking to Venice and invites artists and members of the public to join him along his route. Organised by Deveron Arts, Lure of the Lost: A Contemporary Pilgrimage questions the temptations of La Biennale.
The preview days of the biennale from a personal perspective
M is for David Medalla, A-Z of Filipino Cultural Exports B. 1942 / Can someone please give David Medalla a museum worthy retrospective in London? Arts Council Collection Tate Collection Iniva Tate Shots Mousse Magazine Publications Enough said. #OFW more than a country […]
Collateral Event at Venice Biennale.
The very idea of national pavilions creates a tension between politics, art and the role of artists. With this in mind, Pippa Koszerek takes a tour of five presentations including Ukraine, Armenia, Zimbabwe, New Zealand and USA.
As the dust settles after last week’s hectic preview period, a-n’s Pippa Koszerek reviews the exhibitions by Sarah Lucas (British Pavilion), Helen Sear (Wales) and Graham Fagen (Scotland) at the 56th Venice Biennale.
Venice: a series of observations noted on a mobile phone….
Initial observations from a 4 day trip to the Venice Biennale 2015
Recipients of a-n’s Go and See Venice bursary pick some of their highlights from the 56th Venice Biennale.
For the 56th Venice Biennale curated show, All The World’s Futures, Okwui Enwezor has brought together the work of 136 artists across the Giardini and Arsenale. Artist Jade Montserrat reports.
Awards presented for best artist in the International Exhibition, Lifetime Achievement and Services to the Arts.
Video and photography artist Helen Sear represents Wales at the Venice Biennale with a show exploring ideas around mortality and temporality.
For the Scottish pavilion in Venice, Glasgow-based artist Graham Fagen has created four rooms of new work that includes a large bronze rope tree, intimate works on paper and a four-screen audio-visual installation. Chris Sharratt talks to the artist.
Solo show of ex-YBA is lewd, humourous and paradoxical – everything that makes her so great.
Just because you’re not officially in the Venice Biennale doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the frenzy of activity taking place across the city. Pippa Koszerek highlights some of the alternative and artist-led events taking place during and beyond the Biennale’s three-day preview.
