Pop Up Art Show Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Type
Exhibition
Category
Conceptual, Design, Digital, Drawing, Film, Instal...
Status
Archived
Deadline
April 30, 2013
Application Fee
Not Available
Host
SARA EKLUND
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 




Pop Up Addis is working to exhibit contemporary artists from different countries in a group show in Addis Ababa. The premise of the show is to present work based on the artists interpretations of Ethiopia.


Anyone from any country may apply.


In this show we are seeking to address certain questions:


How to describe Ethiopia in one artwork? How can we reinterpret Ethiopia outside of the popular myths and commonly held beliefs? What facts and beliefs contribute to the understanding of this place?


The idea of the show takes into account that the artist may or may not have visited the country previously. How do people born and raised in Ethiopia, people who’ve visited, and people who’ve never been understand the meaning of Ethiopia? 


This will be an open call for work to be exhibited in early May 2013. Any type of media can be submitted from photography, video, writing, or sound. The only stipulation is that it must be sent digitally, given the length of time for shipping and customs. Please make sure the files are 300 dpi for printing, and please size them according to your needs.


Obviously if you live in Addis Ababa you can hand deliver the work directly to us. Please just call or email to arrange delivery / pickup.


If you are really bent on sending work through the mail please let us know and we can give you a PO box to sent it to


If you have an idea for a sculpture piece it can be reproduced as long as detailed instructions are given.


DEADLINE: Sunday the 21st of April.


The show will be held on May 9th form 7-10 pm at Bata near the Rwandan embassy. This is a one night event so be sure not to miss it!


Please send email submissions to popupaddis@gmail.com with the title Ethiopia.


For questions you can also contact us on these numbers:


Zach: +251 912626886


Sara: +251 911607150