Fever Variations

Between Singapore, Shanghai and Gwangju in 2006

Qiu Zhijie - Asian Parallel Times, Video Installation

Source: Foundation Gwangju Biennale

In a historical move, three Asian Biennales are collaborating on a joint promotional campaign for the first time. From 1st to 8th September 2006, the Singapore, Shanghai and Gwangju Biennale openngs and events will take place in succession.

Open Forum: World Contemporary Art and International Biennales

Qiu Zhijie - Asian Parallel Times, Video Installation

Source: Foundation Gwangju Biennale

Conference Room, Gwangju Biennale Hall

02.00 - 06.00 PM

September 8, 2006

The "Open Forum: World Contemporary Art and International Biennales" will be held on the public opening of the Gwangju Biennale 2006. In a departure from the conventional conference format, the event will be organised as an open forum wherein various issues pertaining to international biennales can be shared and discussed. By inviting international curators who have participated in the creation of various European and Non-European/Asian biennales, this forum will address the problematics of international biennales by comparing and analysing their differences and common prospects. It will also be the occasion for an evaluation of Gwangju Biennale 2006 and other Asian Biennales within the context of the international biennale format, providing an opportunity to rethink future directions.

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