June 2013

Patrick Caulfield and Gary Hume @ Tate Britain

  by Valentina Fois

Last Sunday I went to the Tate Britain to see its new two blockbuster shows, Patrick Caulfield and Gary Hum. I love them both so I must say I was quite excited about it. I started with Hume’s show. This …

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Walking on Water – Mohammed Kazem – UAE Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2013

  by Jeff Ko

Representing the UAE at this years Venice Biennale, Mohammed Kazem, presents an immersive work comprised of a 360-degree projection of the sea and illuminated interchangeable GPS coordinates within an enclosed circular space. This work is one within a binary position, that …

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U from Uruguay, Martin Sastre – Venice Biennale 2013

  by Jeff Ko

At this years Venice Biennale Uruguay is housed under the Latin American Pavillion and represented by Martin Sastre. Here Sastre presents us with ‘U from Uruguay’, a perfume bottle and an advertisement for the said product. The advertisement is portrayed …

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Mark Manders – Dutch Pavilion – Venice Biennale 2012

  by Jeff Ko

The Dutch pavilion at this years Venice Biennale is not one of the most welcoming, with all of the windows covered in fake newspapers, intending to separate the outside world from the inner workings of Mark Manders. At a first …

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Katja Strunz – Berlinische Galerie

  by Jeff Ko

Until the 2nd of September, Katja Strunz is showing work in the entrance hall of the Berlinische Galerie. Four pieces, 3 sculptural works and one work on paper, whilst the curation of the show seems balanced, the necessity of having …

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Volunteer, developing yourself and gaining valuable experience

  by Valentina Fois

I have always believed that I am a lucky person. I have got a wonderful family, I am healthy and I had the opportunity to gain a sound education and to work in the sector I love the most, the …

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