The concept: “Art and new technologies. Pros and cons”.
What place does an artist – as a unique creative unit with their artistic product- assume today in the modern globalized and technocratic world? To what extent is this issue timely? Artists throughout the history of mankind, its best representatives, have established themselves as one of the most advanced thinkers and inventors who with their innovative ideas in the field of artistic creativity and science, aesthetic views influenced society. Their achievements continue to inspire all mankind to this day. Suffice it to mention only a few of them: Leonardo da Vinci, Samuel Morse, Salvador Dali, Nicholas Roerich, Pablo Picasso …
Today, despite the rapid technical progress, the priority of high human art has not been canceled, as well as their carriers. The modern means of artistic expression and methods, the objects of aesthetic exploration, etc., were enriched and modified, but the tasks of art remained the same – to transmit living artistic evidence, thoughts and experiences to the most relevant things that are happening in the world around us. You can say, real priceless artifacts for future generations – who and what we were, our ups and downs.. In this context, the role of artists, as well as of all creative people, is invaluable. To the same extent, they themselves must realize the full responsibility and high mission of their destination, and, without remaining aloof from the burning issues and problems of the present, actively react. It is symbolic that the VIII International Tashkent Biennale of Contemporary Art will be held this year in 2018, announced in Uzbekistan as the “Year of support of active entrepreneurship, innovative ideas and technologies”. We hope that this international art forum will to some extent respond to the main focal point of the VIII Tashkent International Biennial – how to find a balance, how to preserve the human, without losing eternal values in the era of inevitably developing technological innovations, and about the place and role of the modern creator in these conditions.
The VIII Tashkent International Biennale is held with the aim of:
– a wide international exchange of artistic practices in the field of contemporary art and information on existing trends and prospects for the development of modern media directions; development of contemporary art in Uzbekistan through interaction with the world artistic community; create conditions for improving professional skills in the field of contemporary art; formation of long-term cultural ties between countries.
Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art is held since 2001. Its main motto is: “Art is a symbol of creation and humanism”.
The organizers of the VIII International Biennale of Contemporary Art are the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Uzbekistan Airways, Tashkent city administration, Uzsharobsanoat JSC and other interested ministries and departments of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Biennale is held on a competitive basis on the principle of selecting the brightest creative works and projects by an international professional jury consisting of well-known practitioners and theoreticians of contemporary art.
Information about the exhibition:
The next Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art will be held from 8th to 14th October 2018 in the following exhibition pavilions of Tashkent and Bukhara:
– Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan;
-The Tashkent House of Photography,
– International Karavan-Saray Culture Ikuo Hirayama;
– Museum of miniature art of the East named after K. Bekzod;
– Gallery of Fine Arts of the National Bank of Uzbekistan;
– The State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan;
– Local History Museum in the fortress of Ark, Bukhara;
– Sitorai Mokhi Hossa Museum in Bukhara.
The exhibition will showcase works and projects that represent the trends of contemporary art: conceptual painting, graphics, sculpture, photoart, installation, videoart, performance, etc.
Within the framework of the Biennale will be held – The International Scientific and Practical Conference on contemporary art; presentations of participants and competitive projects; creative master classes; cultural program (acquaintance with sights of Tashkent and Bukhara, musical art and folklore of Uzbekistan).
One-day International scientific and practical conference will be held October 9, 2018 in the Conference Hall of the Academy of Fine Arts of Uzbekistan.
Procedures for participation in the 8th Tashkent International Biennale 2018
Qualification for participation in the Biennale:
The participant must be over 20 years old;
The works to be exhibited at the exhibition must be created within the last 2 years.
The application process for participation:
The participant is invited to apply by e-mail. Application (downloadable in PDF format) is available at: www: art-academy.uz. After completing registration, participants will receive additional information via e-mail. After the final selection in the admissions committee, participants will receive a confirmation letter for the final procedure. The result of the selection will also be posted on the website.
III. Required documents for participation:
The participant is expected to submit the details of his work (a list of works, including information on the name, means / technique, size, year of creation, signature) of each work that will be exhibited at the exhibition along with the description of the concept. Images of works should be sent in TIFF or JPEG format with a resolution of at least 150 DPI and color RGB mode. Email files must be prepared in JPEG / TIFF / PNG / PDF / Word / Exel format with a resolution of at least 72 DPI. The size of each file should be no more than 5 MB.
The participant is requested to submit their personal data (appendix 1): name, date of birth, a scanned copy of the relevant pages of the passport, education, profession, experience, achievements in the field of art, etc., and attach a personal photo to the application.
The participant will aslo submit photos of works and projects with descriptions.
Participants can attend seminars, master classes and conferences. Those wishing to make a presentation at these events must first submit materials for consideration by August 31, 2018, by sending an e-mail.
Participants of the International Scientific and Practical Conference is also requested to send their reports for consideration and approval by August 31, 2018. The materials must be within the time limit of 15 to 30 minutes. Organizers encourage a multimedia presentation. For multimedia presentations, participants must submit a presentation file to the Organizers in advance for preparation.
Participants who need to use technology (computers, projectors, audio-video equipment, etc.) to demonstrate video art projects, installations, etc., should indicate their names and quantity.
Exposure conditions:
Each participant will be provided with the necessary exposition space and location according to the decision of the organizing committee;
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject work for exhibiting in the following cases:
– discrepancies between the main concept of the Biennale;
– non-compliance with professional requirements;
– discrepancy with the work, declared during the registration procedure;
– if it does not comply with fire safety standards;
– using materials that threaten the environment and human lives (explosive, radioactive, banned, etc.);
– in case of non-observance of generally accepted ethical norms (pornography, violence, racism, etc.)
– for other reasons by the decision of the Organizing Committee.
Participants will be assisted in providing the necessary equipment and installation, as well as technical personnel, if necessary.
Deadline for participation:
Applications for participation are accepted until August 10, 2018.
The list of participants will be announced on August 20, 2018.
Acceptance of works by September 15, 2018.
Sending and returning exhibits:
Selected works for exhibiting should be sent through the representation of Uzbekistan in foreign countries (Embassy of Uzbekistan);
Works sent by cash on delivery or as cargo / cargo will not be accepted.
After the end of the Biennale, the participants who brought their work with them independently organize their removal.
Sent works after the Biennale are sent to the author by the organizers.
VII. Stay on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
During the Biennale, the Organizing Committee ensures the conditions for safe living and movement of participants.
Participants are obliged to observe the rules of the order of stay in the territory of Uzbekistan during the Biennale.
VIII. The work of the jury:
The International Jury will consist of 7 members: 3 representatives from the Republic of Uzbekistan and 4 representatives from foreign countries.
The jury evaluates and selects the best works: Grand Prix, one 1st place, two 2-nd places, three 3-rd places, incentive prizes for 6 separate nominations.
Rewarding:
The winners will be announced and awarded at the closing ceremony of the VIII Tashkent International Biennale, which will be held on October 14, 2018.
The participants who took the first 3 places will be awarded with medals and memorable gifts. All participants will be awarded certificates and souvenirs.
Organizers shall be bound to facilitate:
– Accommodation in the hotel for 7 days from 8 to 14 October 2018;
– Provision of 3 meals a day;
– Provision of the necessary space and equipment
– Provision of a vehicle during the Biennale program;
– Organization of cultural and entertainment program;
– Transfer from / to the airport;
– Visa support;
– Trip to Bukhara
Settlement of disputes:
In the case of force majeure (natural disasters), the organization is not responsible for the availability and safety of the artwork provided.
All disputes that have arisen between the parties are considered by the legislation of Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the established procedure.
XII. All messages should be sent:
www: art-academy.uz
Facebook: TashkentBiennale2018
E-mail: tsh.Biennale2018@gmail.com
Phone: +998712565245, +998935633206
Address: 40, Sh. Rashidov Str., Tashkent , Uzbekistan, 100029
VIII Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art
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