eva International – Open Call for Proposals 2014

eva International 12 April – 6 July 2014 Curated by Bassam El Baroni Open Call for Proposals eva International, Ireland's biennial of contemporary art, is pleased to launch the international open call for proposals for the 2014 edition, curated by Bassam El Baroni. Applications are invited from individual artists or groups in any medium and can be for the presentation of existing works or production of new projects. The online application process is now open and closes at 5pm on Monday 2 September 2013. Commenting on the curatorial approach for eva International 2014 El Baroni said: “I would like the 36th eva International 2014 to be reflective of the many complex questions that the current heightened global political moment raises. Are we witnessing the continuing dominance of old political narratives? While these old narratives may be slowly showing signs of cracking, what are the obstacles facing the emergence of new narratives? Rather than being any kind of curatorial concept, this statement is intended solely as a hint at a direction that will evolve and nuance as the project develops." Artists can make up to 2 proposals and there is a submission fee of €20 for 1 proposal or €30 for 2 proposals. eva International is a not-for-profit organization where submission fees support selected artists and contribute directly to artists' production, travel, accommodation, transportation and exhibition budgets. About Bassam El Baroni Bassam El Baroni is a curator and art critic based in Alexandria, Egypt. In 2005 he co-founded the non-profit art space Alexandria Contemporary Arts Forum (ACAF), and was its Director until December 2012. In 2010, he was co-curator of Manifesta 8, Murcia, Spain, and is currently a PhD researcher in the Curatorial/Knowledge program at Goldsmiths, University of London. El Baroni is currently co-curating the Lofoten International Art Festival (LIAF, with Anne Szefer Karlsen and Eva González-Sancho), that will open in September 2013 in Vågan, Lofoten Islands, Norway. Please see www.opencall.eva.ie or contact [email protected] for further information.   eva International – After the Future 19 May – 12 August 2012 Curated by Annie Fletcher Catalogue The 256-page full-colour catalogue for eva International – After the Future is now available to purchase through our website. The catalogue acts as a record of the evolving 12-week programme of exhibitions and events, curated by Annie Fletcher, that took place at various locations across Limerick City from 19 May to 12 August 2012. Contents of the After the Future catalogue include: Annie Fletcher's curatorial essay "Our Recent Past" Luc Deleu's "Orban Planning Manifesto" and "Proposals" Franco 'Bifo' Berardi's keynote lecture and "Post-Futurist Manifesto" Galit Eilat interviewed by Megs Morley Essays by: Vaari Claffey, Tessa Giblin, Noel Kelly & Lily Power, Pádraic E. Moore, Megs Morley, Paul O'Sullivan, Kate Strain Artist profiles: Yael Bartana, Zanny Begg & Oliver Ressler, Marcel Broodthaers, Anibal Catalan, Fergus Daly & Katherine Waugh, Kate Davis, Luc Deleu, Priscila Fernandes, Soren Thilo Funder, Aoibheann Greenan, Emma Houlihan, Greg Howie, Sanja Ivekovic, Sam Keogh, Barbara Knezevic, KwieKulik, Hyewon Kwon, Art Links Limerick, Jose Carlos Martinat, Gavin Murphy, Ailbhe Ni Bhriain, Doireann Ni Ghrioghair, Adrian O'Connell, Sara O'Gorman, Mark O'Kelly, Niamh O'Malley, Sarah Pierce, Deirdre A Power & Jacki Hehir, Alice Rekab, Laura Smith, Faber Studios, Pilvi Takala, Mona Vatamanu & Florin Tudor Price: €20.00 (excluding P&P) If you would like to order a copy or if you have any questions please see our website or contact us.