The 1994 Johannesburg Biennale
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Venice_Biennale
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| gptkbp:artworks |
gptkb:painting
gptkb:performance_art gptkb:sculpture gptkb:installation_art gptkb:photography gptkb:video_art |
| gptkbp:attendance |
thousands of visitors
|
| gptkbp:collaboration |
international artists
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| gptkbp:collaborative_projects |
gptkb:educational_programs
workshops panel discussions community art initiatives artist talks |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
support for emerging artists
celebration of diversity platform for dialogue exploration of identity networking opportunities for artists showcase of talent engagement with history reflection of societal changes promotion of cultural heritage advocacy for change encouragement of artistic experimentation contribution to global art discourse catalyst for future events fostering of new narratives highlighting of social issues inspiration for local art scenes |
| gptkbp:duration |
several weeks
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:contemporary_art
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| gptkbp:focus |
gptkb:cultural_exchange
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The 1994 Johannesburg Biennale
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased visibility for African artists
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future biennales in Africa
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Johannesburg
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
local media
international press |
| gptkbp:notable_participants |
gptkb:Yoko_Ono
gptkb:Penny_Siopis gptkb:David_Goldblatt gptkb:William_Kentridge gptkb:El_Anatsui |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Okwui_Enwezor
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| gptkbp:significance |
first major biennale in post-apartheid South Africa
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:South_African_government
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| gptkbp:theme |
African art
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| gptkbp:venue |
various locations in Johannesburg
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1994
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dineo_Seshee_Bopape
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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