Last month copies of VC005 arrived featuring the exhibition Rituals of Passage. A nice memory of a beautiful journey. You can read the text here. There is a copy of the catalogue at the library of Sint Lucas Antwerpen 😉 and one can be order this edition also at Valletta Contemporary.
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VC005 – Annual Catalogue
25 DecThis was 2023 … bring on 2024
1 Jan
>>> 2023 was the year of the exhibition Rituals of Passage (see earlier post). After the Summer it was also on show at Sint Lucas Antwerpen. Proud to have pulled this off in a co-creative way with all those involved.
2023 was also my 3rd year as a Dean of Sint Lucas Antwerpen – School of Arts. It is a privilege to see young people grow towards passionate and engaged artists and designers. It is also a privilege to be able to work with such a great team. Looking forward continue this inspiring journey !
2023 was the year we moved to our new home.
2023 was also the year with hartwarming moments in de company of family and friends.
>>> 2024 …
May 2024 bring more peace into the world. Life is short, be nice and gentle with each other and cherish the little things, … at least that will be my resolution for the new year 😉
Rituals of Passage in Times of Malta – last two weeks to see it
21 AprTimes of Malta published a nice review of the exhibition in Easter Sunday’s edition. Joseph Agius highlights the co-creative process and its effect:
This co-curated project entailed long discussions and workshops, fusing all the initial ideas of the artists together. The aim is to create a holistic experience for the viewer that goes beyond the notion of a collective, where several artists are presenting their work in isolation. The result here is a cohesive exhibition that showcases the interconnectedness of the artists’ works and provides a deeper understanding of their shared themes and concepts. This approach allows for an immersive and engaging experience for the audience.
Grateful for this recognition as it was a lengthy, exciting journey in which all participants learned from each other, resulting in a rich experience that was brought together with a lot of care. Thank you for this to all involved.
You can read the full article here and still visit the exhibition at Valletta Contemporary. Finissage is on the 6th of May.Â
And an interview by Valletta Contemporary about the exhibition can be found hereÂ
Rituals of Passage is supported by the Flemish Community, Sint Lucas Antwerpen – School of Arts, and Valletta Contemporary.Â
An Exhibition is on its way …
8 Feb
Rituals of Passage is the result of a co-creative project between Ryan Falzon, Aaron Bezzina, Alexandra Fraser, Yasmine Akondo, Mladen Hadžić, and Stefan Kolgen. Rituals are part of everyday life. During times of distress, they give comfort. The title is based on the fact that rituals can bring you from one stage to another physically and mentally. Post-covid rituals can help us find balance in a disrupted society where attention to mental health and well-being has become important. Rituals can help make us name and discuss these issues. The artists created the works with the exhibition space in mind, presenting them in such a way that they interact with each other and that they challenge the viewer, offering context for the audience to create their own story. During the opening weekend some works will be accompanied by a performance and a discussion session about the meaning of rituals will be organized, followed by a meet and greet with the artists.
The exhibition takes place from 3 March till 6 May at Valletta Contemporary. Curated by Stefan Kolgen and Ann Laenen and supported by the Flemish Community, Sint Lucas Antwerpen and Valletta Contemporary
Ann Laenen 