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ReMap 2: a contemporary art programme
parallel to the 2nd Athens Biennale Second Phase:
02.09-04.10
On
September 2nd, ReMap 2 is once again opening in Kerameikos and
Metaxourgeio, Athens, parallel to the 2nd Athens Biennale
until October 4th, 2009.
Following a strong presence in June and July, ReMap 2
returns enriched with new projects and participations
complementing the 30 odd exhibitions and open-air works by
galleries, independent curators, art groups, architects and
area residents that first opened up in June 16 2009.
ReMap 2 is an international platform of contemporary art which
highlights the coexistence of Greek and foreign artists,
visitors and permanent residents, diverse artistic views and
enables a constructive dialogue within the constantly evolving
urban landscape of Kerameikos and Metaxourgeio, in the Athens
city center.
ReMap
2 opens up KM into new interpretations of the complex reality
found in the area by inviting participants and visitors into
the streets and inside the various vacant plots and buildings
where all the exhibitions and events take place.
Remap
2 spreads throughout the KM area with a variety of projects,
such as the “Open Air Screening Room” which takes place in an
empty plot on Iassonos street with a daily schedule of video
art projections selected by the Athens Biennale, the National
Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) and curator Marina Fokidis.
The programme in September starts with the project “A
Midsummer Night’s Dream”, by Marina Fokidis, a title borrowed
from the known Shakespeare play, continues with a week curated
by the 2nd Athens Biennale HEAVEN (09.09-13.09). Then, the
National Museum of Contemporary Art will present selections of
its collection under the title “Perfomance (1964-1976)”
(18.09-20.09) and the programme will conclude with ‘A
Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (23.09-04.10).
Within the framework of the “Documentation Project”,
the artist and KM resident Katerina Kana documents Remap 2
photographically, constantly updating the Remap blog while
Remap KM the organizers will publish a documentation of Remap
2.
ReMap
responds to the unique urban energy, cultural particularities
and dynamic artistry of the ΚΜ neighborhood. It is organized
by the non-profit cultural organization ReMapKM with the aim
to introduce KM as an international hub for contemporary art.
ReMapKM is sensitive to the complex realities of the KM area,
looking at them as a means of artistic and architectural
creativity that potentially enhances the quality of life in
city centers, reinforces the city centers' residential
character and supports social interaction.
More
information and details of the programme maybe found at www.remapkm.org
Location: Kerameikos – Metaxourgeio (KM),
Athens
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Credit: Photography: Katerina Kana, Tung Walsh Design:
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