Ingel Vaikla is a visual artist and filmmaker from Estonia. She studied photography in Estonian Academy of Fine Arts (BA) and film in Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Gent (MA). In her work she questions the relationship between architecture and its users, and the representation of architecture in camera based mediums. (more…)
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Centro Botin
Art Center / Botin Spain
Centro Botin is an art centre designed to generate social development and wealth, making the most of the potential of the arts to awaken our creativity.
The Centro Botin aims to be one of Spain’s leading art centres and part of the European circuit of first-rate arts centres, that stands out for its excellent programme, using art to improve the lives of people and society; A lively, welcoming place, a regular meeting point for people to enjoy themselves, learn, and become inspired, thanks to the diverse range of artistic experiences on offer for all types of audiences; An engine for generating economic, social, and cultural wealth on the Cantabrian coast.
The Centro Botin is an arts centre designed by Pritzker Prize winner architect Renzo Piano, in co-authorship with luis vidal + architects. It is located in a privileged part of Santander and uses a broader urban intervention to integrate the city centre and the historic Pereda Gardens with the Bay. The building has a total built-up area spanning 8,739 m², which is made up of two blocks, connected by a structure of squares and the walkways known as – “the pachinko”. The west block is dedicated to art, with two exhibition rooms measuring a total of 2,500 m2; and the east block is for cultural and educational activities, boasting an auditorium for 300 people, classrooms, work spaces, and a rooftop terrace to enjoy the breathtaking views of Santander and its Bay.
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Authored Articles
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Angela Davis JohnsonArtist
Angela Davis Johnson creates paintings, public art installations, and ritual performances to examine the technologies of black people, in particular black women/femme. (more…)
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Women of MeridioneStrength in the Deep South
Places with a strong soul, where the sea connects with the strength of women. In South of Italy passion and dignity along with spirituality and suspension can be seen through the cracks of the walls. (more…)
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Zahrin KahloPhoto / Video Artist
Zahrin Kahlo is originally Moroccan but lives and works in Italy as a photographer and video artist. She pursued classical studies, receiving a degree in Foreign Literature. After graduating she began to travel fascinated by countries described by her favorite writers… (more…)
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From the Bottom of the RiverCarolina Caycedo
Through her studio practice and fieldwork with riverside communities impacted by large-scale infrastructure projects, Carolina Caycedo makes work that addresses humanity’s relationship with nature. (more…)
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Interview with Saul LeiterBy David Gibson
“History of art is a history of great things neglected and ignored and mediocre things being admired. At different times things are different. The history of photography is a history of changes.” –Saul Leiter (more…)
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Jalan & Jibril DurimelPhotographers
Twin brothers Jalan & Jibril Durimel draw inspiration through their diversified upbringing between the French Antilles and the US. Born in Paris to parents from the island of Guadeloupe (more…)
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Afterglow / Korebaju, While the Earth RemainsCésar Cuspoca
In this immersive installation, César Cuspoca creates a ritual space using elements of the local environment to evoke life’s simplicity in the Amazon Rainforest. (more…)
