viennacontemporary: ZONE1 curated by Francesca Gavin
How do you bring together a generation of emerging artists? The ten emerging artists brought together in ZONE1 are linked not by medium or theme but by their approach to nuance. These artists are thinking around objects, identity, meaning, and aesthetics. There is a strong focus on physicality, sculptural elements, and installation in much of their work. This is contemporary art making that highlights tensions between intimate and outer influences. From the screen to textile, from vessel to the canvas, none of these works is didactic. Instead, they invite the viewer to enter a far more interesting grey area.
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Based between London and Vienna, Francesca Gavin is widely regarded as one of the most trusted voices in the contemporary art scene. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the biannual publication EPOCH, which looks at the intersection of history and contemporary culture. She co-curated the Manifesta11 biennial, as well as exhibitions at the Palais de Tokyo, Somerset House, and Fondacao Serralves. She is also a contributing editor at Financial Times HTSI Magazine, Kaleidoscope, Twin, and Beauty Papers, has written ten books on visual culture, and has a monthly show on art and music on NTS Radio. She was the founding curator of the Soho House collection, creating a collection of over 3,0000 works.
