Sentences with phrase «material culture surrounding»

Not exact matches

Surrounding the somewhat recalcitrant materials of community and religious culture are the far less easily mastered elements of the natural world, which in «The Island» is represented by the light, the wind and the sea.

«This rich assemblage of materials in bronze, silver, lead and iron, along with the abundant ceramics and remarkable evidence of organic remains, create an unparalleled opportunity for the study of culture, religion and daily life in Chianti and the surrounding region,» she said of the well excavation that began in 2011, which is part of a larger dig encompassing the entire Cetamura settlement.

Surrounded by sprawling ceilings, hand - woven thatch and an exotic mix of natural materials and modern elements, Likuliku embodies the richness of an ancient culture with vibrant present - day lifestyle touches.

His work addresses the voids that exist within culture — the gaps, pauses, digressions and mistakes that surround material production, institutional space, and everyday life.

He foregrounded instead the material life and commodified culture surrounding him.

The 14th edition of the Sharjah Biennial (SB14), Leaving the Echo Chamber, will question the possibilities for producing art when material culture is under constant threat of human destruction and climate degradation, continuing the Biennial's tradition of offering artists from the surrounding region and beyond an internationally recognised platform for exhibition and experimentation.

Using systematically collected material from his urban neighborhood, Nari Ward creates dramatic sculptural installations that explore issues surrounding race, poverty, and consumer culture.

He has been included in group exhibitions including Screen Play: Life in an Animated World, Albright - Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY (2015); the New Museum Triennial Surround Audience, New York (2015); Speculations on Anonymous Materials, Kunsthalle Fridericianum, Kassel, Germany (2013); Imagine the Imaginary, Palais de Tokyo (2013); The Imaginary Museum, Kunstverein München, Munich (2013); and Memery: Imitation, Memory, and Internet Culture, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams, MA (2011).

At the center of Under Water is the question surrounding the instability of medium and material today as a direct byproduct of digital culture.

Combining personal stories from remaining residents at the complex with architectural plans, archival material and photographs, the series creates a fascinating and sensitive portrayal of the community and culture surrounding the Johannesburg landmark.