NEWS ARCHIVE
UNBOUND
New exhibition by Predrag Pajdic
6 years ago - 22/10/2007
Exactly 200 years ago slavery was abolished in Britain. Big celebrations have been staged all over the United Kingdom with thousands of pounds spent in order to do so.
In fact and in reality, there is not a region in the world free of this gruesome act, including the United Kingdom.
So what was really abolished 200 years ago?
What are we celebrating?
Who invented slavery in the first place?
These are just some of the reasons why UNBOUND has been created. The group exhibition with international artists, including conceptual work, photography, video, film, installations, live performances and interventions will be launched on Friday the 2nd of November 2007 at Contemporary Art Platform, London.
UNBOUND (1)
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So, you think you are free? Try crossing the line.
The truth is you are not free, but are you prepared to hear that? (2)
You’re free to eat what you like, but watch your figure!
Don’t like the sound of this? Stick your head in the sand.
Your beliefs will win in the end. Even if they’re wrong.
Gay rights & queer bashing: worth fighting for.
How do you solve a problem like Maria?
You think you are paid for the job you do? Work out all the taxes.
Slaves are sold at the market. We are all in the market economy now.
Join the free world, or else!
We all love a bargain.
Slavery was a historical fact. (3)
British citizen or loyal subject? (4)
Send her victorious, long to reign over us.
Freedom & security, through rules & surveillance.
Thank goodness we abolished slavery 200 years ago.
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1. Curated by Predrag Pajdic, with: Justin Allen/Switch Theatre, Yasmeen Al Awadi, Oreet Ashery, Barney Ashton, Tim Blake, Nemanja Cvijanovic, Martin Effert, Wendy Faucheaux Dolan, Sagi Groner, Emily Jacir, Vesna Milicevic, Jean Gabriel Periot, Michael Petry, Nada Prlja, Santiago Sierra, Penny Siopis, Emily Stainer & Judith Witteman
2. From 3rd November - December 13th 2007 Contemporary Art Platform, 1 Thane Villas, London N7 7PH, United Kingdom Tel +44 (0)77 344 340 66 Free admission. Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12.00 - 17.00 The nearest tube station: Finsbury Park (Victoria & Piccadilly lines) Buses: 4, 19, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259
3. Many talks, discussions, film screenings, artists’ interventions and performances will take place during the exhibition period. For future information and an open public debate please visit:
http://www.myspace.com/unbound_exhibition
4. For further information and press images please contact Predrag Pajdic on [email protected] or +44(0)77 344 340 66
"Freedom is not enough". Lyndon B. Johnson
In fact and in reality, there is not a region in the world free of this gruesome act, including the United Kingdom.
So what was really abolished 200 years ago?
What are we celebrating?
Who invented slavery in the first place?
These are just some of the reasons why UNBOUND has been created. The group exhibition with international artists, including conceptual work, photography, video, film, installations, live performances and interventions will be launched on Friday the 2nd of November 2007 at Contemporary Art Platform, London.
UNBOUND (1)
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So, you think you are free? Try crossing the line.
The truth is you are not free, but are you prepared to hear that? (2)
You’re free to eat what you like, but watch your figure!
Don’t like the sound of this? Stick your head in the sand.
Your beliefs will win in the end. Even if they’re wrong.
Gay rights & queer bashing: worth fighting for.
How do you solve a problem like Maria?
You think you are paid for the job you do? Work out all the taxes.
Slaves are sold at the market. We are all in the market economy now.
Join the free world, or else!
We all love a bargain.
Slavery was a historical fact. (3)
British citizen or loyal subject? (4)
Send her victorious, long to reign over us.
Freedom & security, through rules & surveillance.
Thank goodness we abolished slavery 200 years ago.
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1. Curated by Predrag Pajdic, with: Justin Allen/Switch Theatre, Yasmeen Al Awadi, Oreet Ashery, Barney Ashton, Tim Blake, Nemanja Cvijanovic, Martin Effert, Wendy Faucheaux Dolan, Sagi Groner, Emily Jacir, Vesna Milicevic, Jean Gabriel Periot, Michael Petry, Nada Prlja, Santiago Sierra, Penny Siopis, Emily Stainer & Judith Witteman
2. From 3rd November - December 13th 2007 Contemporary Art Platform, 1 Thane Villas, London N7 7PH, United Kingdom Tel +44 (0)77 344 340 66 Free admission. Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12.00 - 17.00 The nearest tube station: Finsbury Park (Victoria & Piccadilly lines) Buses: 4, 19, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259
3. Many talks, discussions, film screenings, artists’ interventions and performances will take place during the exhibition period. For future information and an open public debate please visit:
http://www.myspace.com/unbound_exhibition
4. For further information and press images please contact Predrag Pajdic on [email protected] or +44(0)77 344 340 66
"Freedom is not enough". Lyndon B. Johnson
DON'T BE SCARED!
Private view
6 years ago - 22/10/2007
UNBOUND INVITATION
FRIDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER 2007 from 6 - 9pm
With specially created live art performances and interventions
by Switch Theatre, Judith Witteman & Nada Prlja
Curated by Predrag Pajdic, with:
Justin Allen/Switch Theatre, Yasmeen Al Awadi, Oreet Ashery, Barney Ashton, Tim Blake, Nemanja Cvijanovic, Martin Effert, Wendy Faucheaux Dolan, Sagi Groner, Emily Jacir, Vesna Milicevic, Jean Gabriel Periot, Michael Petry, Nada Prlja, Santiago Sierra, Penny Siopis, Emily Stainer & Judith Witteman
UNBOUND
03 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 13 2007
Contemporary Art Platform
1 Thane Villas
London N7 7PH
United Kingdom
Tel +44(0)77 344 340 66
Free admission and everybody is welcome!
Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12.00 - 17.00
The nearest tube station: Finsbury Park (Victoria & Piccadilly lines)
Buses: 4, 19, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259
FRIDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER 2007 from 6 - 9pm
With specially created live art performances and interventions
by Switch Theatre, Judith Witteman & Nada Prlja
Curated by Predrag Pajdic, with:
Justin Allen/Switch Theatre, Yasmeen Al Awadi, Oreet Ashery, Barney Ashton, Tim Blake, Nemanja Cvijanovic, Martin Effert, Wendy Faucheaux Dolan, Sagi Groner, Emily Jacir, Vesna Milicevic, Jean Gabriel Periot, Michael Petry, Nada Prlja, Santiago Sierra, Penny Siopis, Emily Stainer & Judith Witteman
UNBOUND
03 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 13 2007
Contemporary Art Platform
1 Thane Villas
London N7 7PH
United Kingdom
Tel +44(0)77 344 340 66
Free admission and everybody is welcome!
Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12.00 - 17.00
The nearest tube station: Finsbury Park (Victoria & Piccadilly lines)
Buses: 4, 19, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259