Concept
The concept of the Art Ii Biennial 2020 is built around earth.
The Knowledge of the Earth - Maan tieto
The Finnish the word maa means earth, but also country, dirt, ground, land soil, and terrain. The word also refers to the world. The concept of the Art Ii Biennial 2020 encompasses all these aspects of the earth and specifically the knowledge they possess.
The sustainability of the earth is afflicted by the actions of humans. The so-called Anthropocene – the geologic time we are living – is the period during which human activity has had a dominant influence on climate and the environment.
With the theme and title The Knowledge of the Earth we want to focus on the tacit knowledge and hidden know-how which can be discovered when humans turn their attention towards the land and the earth.
We invite to discover growth, decay, stones, clay, matter, and the circular processes in nature. What can we learn from the earth? How can we establish a new relationship between nature and people, one that is not based on exploitation but rather on communication and dialogue?
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Curators
The participants of the AIB20 are selected by the curatorial team based on an open call, as well as individual invitations. The curators of AIB20 are Ekaterina Sharova and Maria Huhmarniemi.
Info
Municipality of Ii is situated in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia (Finland). Historically the place has been a center of agriculture and fishing, and now it is famous for its ambitious climate actions.
Previous Biennials
Art Ii Biennial addresses current themes, participates in the public discussion through the methods of art and combines the cultural heritage of Ii with the contemporary art.