<p> <br> On January 9, 2011, Manifesta 8 - the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, came to a close after 100 days in the host cities of Murcia and Cartagena in southeast Spain. Manifesta 8 took place in 14 venues, five of which were historical buildings specially furbished for Manifesta, plus four media spaces. The positive results by 8 ...

On January 9, 2011, Manifesta 8 - the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, came to a close after 100 days in the host cities of Murcia and Cartagena in southeast Spain. Manifesta 8 took place in 14 venues, five of which were historical buildings specially furbished for Manifesta, plus four media spaces. The positive results achieved by Manifesta 8 in the Region of Murcia have been attested by 110,000 visitors, who have been welcomed at the 14 venues during the exhibition period.
IN DIALOGUE WITH NORTHERN AFRICAFor the first time, the Biennial integrated a sub-theme in its title - a dialogue with northern Africa as a direct consequence of geopolitical issues in the region where it took place. In different interdisciplinary projects, this theme was sometimes explicit, sometimes inferred and sometimes highlighted in historical films, photographs and aligned works by artists from Africa, with particular emphasis on the history of Arabic culture rooted in the Region of Murcia.
INCUBATOR FOR A PAN-AFRICAN ROAMING BIENNIAL In respect to the interrelation with northern Africa, another focal point is the ongoing project - Incubator for a Pan-African Roaming Biennial. The Incubator is a year-long, nomadic project formed in response to a proposal by two Manifesta 8 curators, Bassam El Baroni and Jeremy Beaudry of Alexandria Contemporary Arts Forum. It consists of a symposium held during the opening weekend of Manifesta 8, a website (www.panafricannial.org), a workshop due to take place in an African city in April 2011, and a publication to be released in September 2011.
PARALLEL EVENTSManifesta 8 incorporated a large number of Parallel Events spread throughout the region of Murcia, as well as television and radio programs, publications, Internet sites and multi-media projects. Over a two-year period, Manifesta's aim to introduce new educational tools and establish new educational practices in its host region has been developed and implemented, culminating in an extensive education program during the 100 days of exhibition.
MANIFESTA 8 CATALOGUEThe 380-page Manifesta 8 catalogue in English and Spanish offers an insight into the different curatorial approaches which helped to form Manifesta 8. It provides points for further discussion on the current discourse on contemporary art practice. It is available for purchase at www.silvanaeditoriale.it
MANIFESTA 9 Manifesta 9 takes place in 2012 in the region of Limburg, Belgium.

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Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, is a roving, contemporary art event, showcasing the most innovative work by artists and curators from Europe and beyond.Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, is a roving, contemporary art event, showcasing the most innovative work by artists and curators from Europe and beyond. off a ...

Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, is a roving, contemporary art event, showcasing the most innovative work by artists and curators from Europe and beyond.

Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, is a roving, contemporary art event, showcasing the most innovative work by artists and curators from Europe and beyond.
Kicking off in southern Spain on October 9, 2010 and running for a period of 100 days,
Manifesta 8 will be taking place in historical buildings, museums, unconventional spaces and
other suggestive settings in the ancient cities of Murcia and Cartagena.
Manifesta changes its location every two years in response to a variety of social, political
and geographical considerations. Since 1996, it has been held in Rotterdam, Luxembourg,
Ljubljana, Frankfurt, Donosti-San Sebastián, Nicosia and Trentino-Alto Adige. In past
editions, Manifesta has often focused on the axis between the West and the former East
bloc. The aim of Manifesta 8 will be to engage with the North-South divide, specifically
with Europes present-day boundaries with northern Africa and its interrelations with the
Maghreb region.
Manifesta 8 is curated by an artistic team made up of three collectives, composed of
Alexandria Contemporary Arts Forum ( Egypt ), Chamber of Public Secrets ( Scandinavian Countries, Italy, UK and Lebanon ) and tranzit.org ( Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia ). Many activities will be developed during Manifesta 8 including concerts, tours, workshops and performances with artists. Education and mediation are at the core of Manifesta 8. Our program includes guided tours, workshops for students, training sessions for primary and secondary school teachers, visits by students of international art schools and much more. Together with our visitors well research and reflect on the artworks and concepts presented at Manifesta 8.
A complete agenda is published on the web www.manifesta8.es

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