Three artists were selected to attend a special residency at Despina, as part of the activities of the second edition of our project Art and Activism in Latin America, held in partnership with the Dutch organization Prince Claus Fund.
This residence is in tune with the purpose of the project to promote the exchange between Latin American and Brazilian artists and activists so that new narratives – more democratic, transgressive and multicultural – are spread, amplified and heard.
About 50 professionals related to culture and activism were invited to nominate artists and activists whose practices deal with issues related to the body, the theme that guides this second edition of the project. The Selection Committee, formed by curators Bernardo José de Souza and Pablo León de la Barra and Despina artistic and project director, Consuelo Bassanesi, received more than 60 nominations and from this they selected three names: Carlos Martiel, Mariela Scafati and Cristiano Lenhardt.
During the months of August and September, the artists will take over a studio space at Despina and develop their research and projects in response to the new environment. They will also participate in a series of activities, including talks, workshops, special visits to public schools, and other activities. The residence ends with an exhibition, which will open to the public on 21 September.
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