Press Release: 8 October 2013

Glasgow International Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD glasgowinternational.org TELEPHONE +44 (0)141 276 8384 [email protected] GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF VISUAL ART ANNOUNCES 2014 PROGRAMME

Glasgow International 4 April – 21 April 2014

Highlights for the 2014 Festival will include:

 MAJOR NEW COMMISSIONS by critically acclaimed international and local artists including BEDWYR WILLIAMS, ALEKSANDRA DOMANOVIC, SUE TOMPKINS and SIMON MARTIN.

 A PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR OF HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2014 which will include off-site projects by JORDAN WOLFSON, CHARLOTTE PRODGER and AVERY SINGER.

 MORE THAN 50 ADDITIONAL SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS by the best up-and-coming Glaswegian, Scottish, UK and international artists at diverse permanent, temporary, converted and unexpected venues across the city.

 NEW VISION FOR THE FESTIVAL under the Direction of Sarah McCrory including a new visual identity for Glasgow International in 2014.

Glasgow International is delighted to announce details of the programme for its 6th edition opening on 4 April 2014. This innovative model of a contemporary art Festival includes a programme comprised of curated commissions and projects by new Director for 2014, Sarah McCrory as well as exhibitions and events at over 40 spaces across the city of Glasgow. Showcasing work by more than 80 of the best local and international artists, the Festival aims to highlight artists whose practices engage in essential and critical contemporary art discourse.

More than 90% of the work included in the 18-day Festival will be new or previously unseen in the UK and will be presented in a range of media and disciplines such as installation, sculpture, performance, film, stand-up comedy, collage, ceramics, photography and painting.

Now in its sixth year, Glasgow International has a legacy of producing some of the most exciting new contemporary art commissions, recognising emerging talent and tracing the careers of artists over multiple editions. The 2014 Festival will further showcase Glasgow as one of the world’s most important centres for the production and display of contemporary visual art.

SOLO PRESENTATIONS Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is delighted to present exciting new commissions by leading local and international artists. These include Serbian artist ALEKSANDRA DOMANOVIC’S first major solo show within an institution, including sculpture and film works at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). British artist SIMON MARTIN will produce a series of new works responding to aspects of the collection of Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Museum.

Additional new commissions will include work by German, Glasgow based artist MICHAEL STUMPF (Glasgow School of Art.); Canadian artist GARETH MOORE (Glasgow Sculpture Studio); Puerto Rican artist BEATRIZ SANTIAGO MUNOZ (Transmission); Palestinian artist KHALED HOURANI (CCA) and American artist ANNE COLLIER (The Modern Institute).

PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION The programme for the Festival will feature a strong selection of artists whose practice includes an element of performance. Glasgow based artist SUE TOMPKINS will create an exhibition and new performance for the fourth floor in GoMA drawing inspiration from a range of literary and art historical movements such as Concrete Poetry and typewriter art.

Following his success representing Wales at the 2013 Venice Biennale, BEDWYR WILLIAMS will create a solo exhibition of new work for Tramway's main exhibition space. Williams’ practice includes performance, sculpture, painting, posters and photography and often draws on his own experiences, using humour to reveal both his and our own complex neurosis. American artist MICHAEL SMITH will present a film installation across two of Tramway's spaces, including new work as well as highlights Glasgow International from his influential practice spanning over 30 years. Smith’s practice is comprised of Scottish Charity No SC037844 Company limited by guarantee video and performance, using humour to comment on the impact of television on in Scotland SC313851

everyday life. To coincide with these projects, the Festival will present a Café Programme at Tramway which will showcase a number of young and emerging artists with new performance commissions and screenings.

A major commission for the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme which will see a disused site nearby to the Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in the east end of Glasgow transformed by a public artwork will also be part of Glasgow International. The work entitled MAKING THE MOST OF DALMARNOCK, which is promoted by VELOCITY, Create London, architects Assemble and Scottish artist Ruth Ewan will work with local communities in Dalmarnock to design and construct a permanent outdoor learning and play area.

The Festival will also include an inter-disciplinary exhibition including performance work by CLAUDIA COMTE (David Dale Gallery); BROTH MIX a mixed media gallery and creative hub combining food, art and discussion (Open Jar) and an off-site exhibition including a new body of paintings by British artist ALISTAIR FROST which will include a functioning nail-bar that will allow visitors to have designs created by the artist painted on their nails through the Festival (Mary Mary).

THE YEAR OF HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2014 PROGRAMME In partnership with the year of Homecoming Scotland 2014, the Festival will include a programme of innovative projects taking place across unique venues in Glasgow, uncovering a wealth of the city’s built heritage not traditionally used to show contemporary art. Projects include a unique installation by American artist JORDAN WOLFSON, comprising a selection of films spanning the past ten years of his groundbreaking career and the first exhibition in the UK of work by recently deceased Brazilian artist HUDINILSON JNR whose practice included Xerox, performance and graffiti. An exhibition by emerging American artist AVERY SINGER will include representations of idealised sculptures and monuments using Google Sketchup.

Glasgow based artist CHARLOTTE PRODGER, will present an exhibition of new work for the 2014 Festival in Bridgeton in the east of Glasgow which will follow from the success of her exhibition for the 2012 Festival at CCA. Prodger works across 16mm film, spoken word, text, video and is currently nominated for the Jarman Award. British artists ANTHEA HAMILTON AND NICHOLAS BYRNE will present a reprise of their 2012 sculptural installation work referencing the famous LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana, amongst other inflatable works. Initially shown as part of the cultural Olympiad, these works will travel to Govanhill Baths (built in 1914) currently repurposed as a community centre.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS The 2014 Festival will feature a range of additional group exhibitions showcasing Glasgow based and international artists. Highlights include Gallery Kendall Koppe Glasgow International presenting the first contemporary exhibition in Scotland of work by renowned British Scottish Charity No SC037844 Company limited by guarantee potter LUCIE RIE alongside American photographer GEORGE PLATT LYNES. in Scotland SC313851

Glasgow studio space WASPS will present a show entitled THE SECOND LIFE OF SCULPTURE in the magnificent nearly 150 year old Hall at the Briggait which will take the form of a large-scale exhibition of sculpture drawing inspiration from the Empire Exhibitions of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Studio Warehouse SWG3 will present a group exhibition entitled LA CHOSE ENCADREE which will focus on artworks which jump out of their frame.

OPEN GLASGOW An initiative as part of the Festival which presents ambitious and imaginative artists’ projects conceived specifically for the city during the Festival. Highlights for Open Glasgow for the 2014 Festival will include LAURA ALDRIDGE and ANNA MAYER’s pit firing project, the publication of the third volume of THE BURNING SAND, a new art magazine from Glasgow, ‘GYMNASIA’, a performative exhibition initiated by CRAIG MULHOLLAND and a lecture performance by FIONA JARDINE.

EVENTS

A diverse line-up of events will accompany the 2014 programme including talks, screenings and performances. Further details will be announced in early 2014.

The new website for the Festival which will include the full programme of events will go live in November 2013 (glasgowinternational.org).

Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is funded by Glasgow Life, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Creative Scotland, Event Scotland and the Year of Homecoming Scotland 2014. Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is produced and managed by Glasgow Life.

Sarah McCrory, Director of Glasgow International said: “This year’s Glasgow International will continue to show the strength of the renowned and exceptional production from within Glasgow, as well as invite artists into the city to embed into its museums and alternative spaces, encouraging discourse around multifarious topics ranging from new technologies, to museum taxonomies, to the use of humour. Once again, the festival will provide a focus on the wealth of its arts organisations and communities, whilst embracing input to these discussions from international practitioners.”

Councillor Archie Graham, the Chair of Glasgow Life and Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "The eyes of the world will be on Glasgow as we count down the days to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. I'm delighted that Glasgow International will be associated with Culture 2014, the national cultural celebration which showcases the best of Scottish talent to our citizens and those coming from further afield. Glasgow International Scottish Charity No SC037844 Company limited by guarantee in Scotland SC313851

It's no secret that Glasgow is home to incredible creative talent, producing some of the most important contemporary visual art anywhere in the world. Next year we're on a global stage, and I have no doubt Glasgow International will produce a world-class programme that is second to none."

Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art has become synonymous with showcasing a wealth of major national and international artists while celebrating Glasgow’s vibrant contemporary visual arts scene and the city’s enviable reputation as a leading exponent of today’s global artistic talent.

“Hosting this event not only helps to reinforce the city’s credentials as a world-class centre for contemporary visual art, it also generates significant local economic benefit and demonstrates our ability to successfully deliver major international festivals and events.

“Glasgow will be in the global spotlight like never before in 2014 and the calibre of the Glasgow International programme is a strong reflection of this – it’s innovative, exciting and proves, once again, why the city is the envy of the visual arts world.”

Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said: “Scotland is the perfect stage for major cultural events, and in Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art we can proudly boast to have one of the most diverse, engaging and well- programmed celebrations of contemporary art in the world. GI continues to attract huge audiences and consistently highlights Glasgow’s reputation within the international arts community, while showcasing some of Scotland’s finest visual artists alongside established international talent.”

Caroline Packman, Homecoming Scotland 2014 Director said: “In 2014, the year that Scotland welcomes the world, it is fitting that we support the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art as it ties in perfectly with the Homecoming theme of celebrating creativity. Glasgow continues to act as a vibrant and modern backdrop for this world- renowned festival and it is fantastic that unique venues, not always used to showcase art, will get their chance to shine as part of the Homecoming Scotland 2014 celebrations. I hope the exciting commissions and projects announced today will encourage even more people to experience the festival next year.

Amanda Catto, Portfolio Manager for Visual Arts at Creative Scotland, said: “Sarah McCrory’s first programme builds on past success yet firmly makes her mark. With commissions by critically acclaimed international artists, and solo and group exhibitions by enticing up-and-coming artists, the Festival promises exciting discoveries, insight and enjoyment. In 2014 the Glasgow International will once again be one of the highlights of the international contemporary art calendar.” Glasgow International Scottish Charity No SC037844 Company limited by guarantee in Scotland SC313851

Notes to Editors: Glasgow International

 Taking place every other year, and combining some of the characteristics of a conventional arts ‘biennial’ with a more event-based experience, Glasgow International is a unique event in the international calendar with one of the most groundbreaking and dynamic presentations of contemporary visual arts practice. GI is a unique event that offers both globally recognised and emerging Glasgow-based artists across the spectrum of the city’s art scene a platform to show new work to both national and international audiences while also introducing the work of important international artists. Since its inception in 2005 the Festival has brought together the key organisations in Glasgow’s diverse artistic community, presenting unique events and special commissions rooted in the achievements of the local artistic community, while drawing on important international developments in contemporary art.

Sarah McCrory has spent the last two years as curator of Frieze Foundation, a non- profit organization responsible for the curated program of Frieze Art Fair including Frieze Projects and Film. She played an instrumental role in Frieze Projects East, which involved the production of six new public art projects situated throughout the Olympic host boroughs of East London as part of the London 2012 Festival. Prior to joining the Frieze Foundation McCrory was co-curator of Studio Voltaire, London.

About the Festival’s funders:

(i) Glasgow Life is the charity which runs services and facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council including museums and libraries, sports facilities and major events. We work in every area of the city with every community to improve lives through culture and sport.

More than 17 million visits were recorded to the facilities that we run across the city last year and our portfolio included the Burrell Collection and the Riverside Museum, which was recently crowned European Museum of the Year and the ever popular Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

(ii) Creative Scotland is the national organisation that funds and supports the development of Scotland’s arts, screen and creative industries. Creative Scotland has four objectives: to develop and sustain a thriving environment for the arts, screen and creative industries; to support excellence in artistic and creative practice; to improve access to and participation in, arts and creative activity; and to deliver our services efficiently and effectively. In 2013/14 we will distribute over £100m in funding provided by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery. For further information on Creative Scotland please visit www.creativescotland.com. Glasgow International Follow us @creativescots and www.facebook.com/CreativeScotland Scottish Charity No SC037844 Company limited by guarantee in Scotland SC313851

(iii) Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (GCMB) is the official destination marketing organisation (DMO) for the city of Glasgow. As custodian of the PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW brand, GCMB works with partners, stakeholders and businesses to position and promote Glasgow across national and international markets as one of Europe’s most vibrant, dynamic and diverse cities in which to live, work, study, invest and visit. For more information, visit: www.peoplemakeglasgow.com.

(iv) EventScotland is the national events agency. EventScotland is working to make Scotland one of the world’s leading event destinations. By developing an exciting portfolio of sporting and cultural events EventScotland is helping to raise Scotland’s international profile and boost the economy by attracting more visitors. For further information about EventScotland, its funding programmes and latest event news visit www.eventscotland.org

(v) THE YEAR OF HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2014 -- providing a year- long programme of events alongside the Ryder Cup and Commonwealth Games. The Year of Homecoming Scotland will run from 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2014 throughout the length and breadth of the country. Visitors from around the world are invited to join in a celebration of the nation’s food and drink, active pursuits, cultural heritage, nature and ancestral heritage. Homecoming Scotland 2014 is a Scottish Government initiative being led by EventScotland and VisitScotland, supported by numerous partners. To find out more visit www.homecomingscotland.com.

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