@Gifestival #Gi2020 @Gifestival glasgowinternational.org Glasgow international 24 April –– 10 May 2020 Admission Scotland’s biennial festival Free of contemporary visual art Exhibitions Performances Events 9th Edition I am delighted to introduce the ninth edition Glasgow is a city where the production and Welcome to the ninth edition of Glasgow International. The theme for 2020 is of Glasgow International, Scotland’s biennial dissemination of world-class contemporary Attention and the festival is a chance to see what artists both in Glasgow and festival that celebrates contemporary visual art is part of our life-blood. It’s built into the across the world are turning their – and our – attention to right now. So often art from artists living and working right here in DNA of the city. today we are glued to our phones and other screens that we become beholden Glasgow as well as introducing new work by to the feed in one form or another, whether it be social media or news. Audiences are hungry for the ambitious artists from around the world. and challenging work that is being made in This festival is a chance to reflect on that – to take a step back and appreciate Glasgow is a city where art is risk-taking studios, workshops and galleries in every part how artists invite us to look at the world in different ways, to see what we and internationally significant, and Glasgow of the city. might be missing. To pay something attention is to bestow the value of our International plays a vital role in supporting concentration and time upon it. To attend to someone or something is to Glasgow International is the critical moment artists and audiences, providing a unique express care. This could be an act of love, but equally an act of futility, as in the when we invite artists and visitors from platform to showcase the city and its visual case of Sisyphus pushing his rock up a mountain. around the world to join us in celebrating this art offering at its very best. extraordinary and inspiring community, when Attention is both a theme but also a way of looking, thinking and approaching Glasgow International has a particularly we showcase Scottish contemporary art to the world and the work of artists – with effort, depth and over a span of time. It important role to play in nurturing Glasgow’s the world. offers a framework or methodology for thinking through some of the urgencies extraordinary artistic ecology. In 2020, this of today; today’s urgencies that are likely to remain tomorrow’s. As outlined in Glasgow’s Culture Plan has been supported for the first time through currently under consultation, Glasgow The festival is a special moment, a crescendo in the creative rhythm of the a grant from the Scottish Government’s International is a key component of the city’s city – it is a burst of energy, but one that also offers opportunities to pause Festivals EXPO fund, enabling the festival to vibrant cultural ecology, directly contributing and take stock. It is also the sum of an extraordinary collaborative effort, and champion artistic excellence and provide an to the future health, prosperity and would not happen without the practical and moral support of colleagues and international platform for more of Glasgow’s sustainability of our city and its people. friends in Glasgow, Scotland, and further afield. Although there are too many artists. people to mention here, particular acknowledgment must be given to the The exhibitions also allow us to experience This year, as part of Scotland’s Year of festival’s Advisory Board chaired by Leonie Bell, and our key funders: Glasgow Glasgow’s cultural institutions in different Coasts and Waters 2020, Glasgow Life, Creative Scotland, the Scottish Government and EventScotland, whose ways. Watch out for GI in Kelvingrove Art International is navigating the Forth and ongoing investments have allowed GI to become the internationally recognised Gallery and Museum, Kelvin Hall, Tramway Clyde Canal, where a new film by Glasgow- event that it is. We’d like to extend particular thanks to colleagues at Glasgow and GoMA among many others. based artist Alberta Whittle is a particular Museums and Tramway for their support and partnership in helping to realise highlight. Glasgow International is also building on commissions and exhibitions. work taking place across the city. In 2019, GI 2020 takes place at a moment when Also, sincere thanks to those funders who have made contributions in 2020 Glasgow has supported an artist in residence Scotland’s place in the world could not feel including Art Fund, Canada Council for the Arts, SWG3, British Council, in every ward, echoing our ambition to ensure more significant, when international dialogue Outset, Henry Moore Foundation and the Bridget Riley Art Foundation, as that every member of our community has and exchange are vital to maintaining the well as Sigrid and Stephen Kirk, and other individual patrons and sponsors access to great art and culture. dynamism and inclusiveness of our nation. who have given so generously to this festival edition. This is by no means an I look forward to being inspired by artists Councillor David McDonald exhaustive list and I would urge people to explore the pages of this guide bringing critical thinking and insight to these Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council, and the acknowledgements section at the back to appreciate the extensive complex political times. Chair of Glasgow Life community of engagement that enables a festival like GI to happen. We are hugely indebted to Eoin Dara, Hanne Mugaas and Alberta Whittle, the selectors Fiona Hyslop for the Across the City programme, who approached an almost impossible task Cabinet Secretary for Culture, with insight and consideration. However, above all, our thanks must go to the Tourism and External Affairs artists and the artistic community of Glasgow for their unique and extraordinary work that must be the focus of all our attention. Richard Parry Director Glasgow International 02 #Gi2020 @Gifestival glasgowinternational.org 033 Access Visiting Gi Exhibitions that are part of the GI programme Support If you like what you see at the Glasgow International takes place every take place in venues across the city. We have festival please consider making two years in traditional and alternative used the following symbols to indicate access art venues across the city. Established in and facilities at each venue. These symbols a donation of any amount from 2005, it both commissions artists based in can be found in individual listings beneath the Scotland and internationally through the venue address. £5 to support our work. Director’s Programme and selects proposals Good Access: The venue has good All donations directly support our programme. Make a donation from artists, curators and organisations wheelchair access with level access via our website at glasgowinternational.org/support in Glasgow through the Across the City and/or lifts to access upper floors. programme. Limited Access: Some parts of the All exhibitions and events in the GI programme £5 £15 £25 venue are accessible for wheelchair are free to attend, however some events require users, other areas can only be accessed advance booking. Please check individual Those donating £100 or above get 20% off editions year round, via stairs (see the GI Access Guide for listings for opening times and booking with more benefits at larger amounts. For more information more info). information. on becoming a patron and to find out more about how your Not Accessible: The venue can only donations supports the festival, please visit the website. The majority of exhibitions are open from be accessed via stairs. 24 April to 10 May. Some events are one- off or only happen a few times – these can Toilets: The venue has toilets be identified in listings by looking out for the available for visitors. Glasgow Receive 20% off editions hollow circle. Accessible Toilets: The venue has international over our opening weekend, Find out about getting to Glasgow and getting a wheelchair-accessible toilet. around on pages 76 and 77. Gender Neutral: The venue has toilets Editions Thu 23 April – Sun 26 April. not separated by gender or sex. Glasgow International Hub We work closely with artists to commission limited editions, Glasgow International Hub Hearing Loop: The venue has a hearing Centre for Contemporary Arts exclusive to GI and signed and numbered by the artist. loop available. Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Discover works from Lubaina Himid, Charlotte Prodger, Tai Shani, Find us at our city centre hub in the Centre for Refreshments: There is a café G2 3JD and new commissions for GI 2020 from France-Lise McGurn and Contemporary Arts foyer from 10am every day or somewhere you can purchase Thu 23 April – Sun 10 May Georgina Starr online at glasgowinternational.org or on display of the festival. See page 24 for more details. refreshments. Mon – Sun, 10am – 6pm in the GI Hub at the CCA throughout the festival. We have also produced an extended GI Lubaina Himid, Breaking in Breaking out Breaking up Breaking down (2018), Access Guide with further information about limited edition available in GI Shop There is a large print version accessibility and facilities available at festival of this brochure available at venues. See glasgowinternational.org/access the GI Hub at the Centre for The GI Access Guide also includes information about Autism Hours and BSL tours which are Contemporary Arts. available for some exhibitions in the programme. For further information and if you have any Content Notes queries about the above, please contact We have a document containing content [email protected] notes indicating any potentially distressing subject matter for exhibitions and events in the programme.