Tatton Park Biennial
dal 2/5/2008 al 27/9/2008
Segnalato da
2/5/2008
Tatton Park Biennial
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Over 30 artists, performers and writers will develop new work in response to Tatton Park's gardens, investigating the legacy of collections, collectors and the designed landscape amid current issues of climate change and globalisation. The Biennial supports the work of emerging artists through a commissioning process that reveals the history of the Park and is a launch pad for future events.
Curated by Danielle Arnaud and Jordan Kaplan
Tatton Park Biennial is a new contemporary art event for the UK supported by The Northwest Regional Development Agency; Arts Council England, Northwest; Cheshire County Council; Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08; The National Trust; Manchester Airport; The Tatton Park Trust and Tatton Park. The Biennial will be staged from May to September 2008 and presented in association with Cheshire’s Year of Gardens 08.
Curated by Danielle Arnaud and Jordan Kaplan from commissioning group Parabola, the 2008 Biennial theme is Botanical Collections and Collectors. Over 30 artists, performers and writers will develop new work in response to Tatton Park's gardens, investigating the legacy of collections, collectors and the designed landscape amid current issues of climate change and globalisation.
The Biennial supports the work of emerging and established artists through a commissioning process that reveals the history of the Park and is a launch pad for future events that will further understanding of exceptional artistic practice within the laboratory of this National Trust property.
With six semi-permanent works, 12 evolving commissions, and a substantial programme of tours, performances and talks that lend further depth to the grounds, the Biennial will reflect the historical significance and contemporary relevance of Tatton Park.
An active Education and Access programme will extend to major cities, taking in a range of new visitors through specially devised and targeted schemes. A full-colour publication with commissioned essays, novella and an artist's multiple will be produced for the opening of the Biennial.
The final selection of participating artists was announced in October 2007.
Tatton Park
Knutsford, Cheshire
Opening times
The Biennial exhibition is situated in the Gardens
Open Tuesday to Sunday plus bank holidays
10am to 6pm (last entry 5pm)