YARAT PRESENTS Constructing Peripheries AT GRID FESTIVAL IN AMSTERDAM

Constructing Peripheries at GRID International Photography Festival 2014

Vondel CS, Amsterdam

21 May > 12 June 2014

Opening: 21 May, 18:00 - 20:00

Constructing Peripheries, an exhibition of work by three Azerbaijani artists, will open on 21st May in Amsterdam as part of the GRID International Photography Festival 2014, which this year is based on the theme of 'Constructions'. In the exhibition, the artists explore the meaning of constructed environments in everyday life and their impact on the self-identification of their inhabitants.

GRID is a biennial international photography festival for contemporary visual culture. The festival offers a wide range of exhibitions by international renowned artists and emerging talents from all over the world. Besides exhibitions, there is also an additional OFF GRID festival programme by galleries and the creative industry. Furthermore there are related educational art projects, lectures, workshops and competitions. 

The sixth edition of GRID will feature many international artists from all over the world and, among others, three young Azerbaijani artists - Zamir Suleymanov, Emin Azizbeyli and Nazrin Mammadova - who work across different media. The exhibition is curated by Suad Garayeva and commissioned by YARAT, a non-commercial organisation dedicated to nurturing an understanding of contemporary art in Azerbaijan and to creating a platform for Azerbaijani art, both nationally and internationally. Based in Baku, YARAT, (which means 'create' in Azerbaijani) realises its mission through an on-going program of exhibitions, education events, and festivals. YARAT facilitates dialogue and exchange between local and international artistic networks, including foundations, galleries and museums.

Location: Vondel CS, Vondelpark 3, 1071 AA, Amsterdam

Dates: 21 May > 12  June 2014

Opening: Wednesday 21st May, from approx.18.00 to 20.00