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John Akomfrah NeĂŻl Beloufa Amy Franceschini / Futurefarmers Lamia Joreige NĂĄstio Mosquito Bedwyr Williams Gwobr ac Arddangosfa Gelf Ryngwladol International Art Exhibition and Prize
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Cyflwyniad Croeso i Artes Mundi 7, arddangosfa celfyddyd weledol gyfoes fwyaf a mwyaf cyffrous Cymru a’r wobr gelfyddyd fwyaf yn y DU. Mae Artes Mundi 7 yn cynnwys gwaith chwe artist arloesol o hyd a lled Ewrop, Gogledd America, Affrica a’r Dwyrain Canol. Mae pob un o’r artistiaid ar y rhestr fer yn edrych ar faterion cymdeithasol sy’n ymwneud â’r thema ‘Y Cyflwr Dynol’. Detholwyd y rhestr fer gan banel o dri churadur rhyngwladol, Élise Atangana, Alistair Hudson a Marie Muracciole a fu’n craffu’n ofalus ar 800 o enwebiadau cyn llunio rhestr fer o chwe enw. Mae Artes Mundi 7 yn agored yn Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd a Chapter tan 26 Chwefror. Gwnewch y gorau o’ch ymweliad drwy lawrlwytho ap Artes Mundi am ddim.
Introduction Welcome to Artes Mundi 7, Wales’ biggest and most exciting contemporary visual art exhibition and the largest art prize in the UK. Artes Mundi 7 features the work of six ground-breaking artists from across Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East. Each of the shortlisted artists explore social issues which relate to the theme of ‘The Human Condition’. The shortlist was selected by a panel of three international curators, Élise Atangana, Alistair Hudson and Marie Muracciole who carefully scrutinised over 800 nominations before narrowing the list down to six names. Artes Mundi 7 is open at National Museum Cardiff and Chapter until the 26th of February. Make the most of your visit by downloading the free Artes Mundi app.
John Akomfrah Auto da FĂŠ, 2016 Two channel HD colour video installation, 5.1 sound 40 minutes 30 seconds Courtesy the artist, Smoking Dogs Films and Lisson Gallery, London.
John Akomfrah Artist Prydeinig yw John Akomfrah sy’n byw ac yn gweithio yn Llundain; mae ei waith yn edrych ar y diaspora byd-eang, hanes, y cof, gwladychiaeth a’i chynhysgaeth drwy gyfryngau seiliedig ar y lens. Yn Auto da Fé (2016), tafluniad fideo dwy sianel, mae Akomfrah yn defnyddio estheteg drama gyfnod yn benodol i ystyried achosion ymfudo byd-eang hanesyddol a chyfoes. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, Oriel 24
John Akomfrah is a British artist living and working in London, his work explores the global diaspora, history, memory, colonialism and its legacy through lens based media. In Auto da Fé (2016), a two channel video projection, Akomfrah specifically uses the aesthetics of a period drama to consider the historical and contemporary causes of global migration. National Museum Cardiff, Gallery 24
NeĂŻl Beloufa World Domination, 2015 Media installation (epoxy resin wall, motor on rails, video World Domination, 2012) Dimensions variable Courtesy the artist and Gallery Zero
Neïl Beloufa Mae Neïl Beloufa yn byw ac yn gweithio ym Mharis. Mae ei waith yn cynnwys gosodwaith, ffilm ac elfennau cerfluniol. Mae ei waith yn edrych ar strwythurau grym yn oes technoleg. Yn World Domination (2015) mae Beloufa’n gwahodd cyfranogwyr i chwarae gêm sy’n dychanu gwleidyddiaeth a gwrthdaro byd-eang. Mae’n arddangos dau waith ychwanegol, Monopoly (2016), a Counting Contest (ar y gweill). Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, Oriel 22a
Neïl Beloufa lives and works in Paris. His work includes installation, film and sculptural elements. Through his work he examines power structures in the age of technology. In World Domination (2015) Beloufa invites participants to play a game which satirises world politics and global conflict. Beloufa is also showing two further works, Monopoly (2016), which premiers here and Counting Contest (Ongoing). National Museum Cardiff, Gallery 22a
Amy Franceschini/FutureFarmers Seed Journey Route Watecolor, 2015
Amy Franceschini Artist Americanaidd yw Amy Franceschini a sefydlydd y gydweithfa FutureFarmers. Yn Seed Journey, mae FutureFarmers yn dychwelyd hadau hynafol i’w tarddle. Mae eu mordaith yn mynd â nhw o Oslo i Istanbwl. Mae eu harddangosfa i Artes Mundi 7 yn edrych ar ‘eiddo ar y cyd’, rhannu gwybodaeth a ffyrdd newydd o fyw. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, Oriel 22(b)
Amy Franceschini is an American artist and founder of the collective FutureFarmers. In Seed Journey FutureFarmers return ancient seeds to where they originated. Their boat journey takes them from Oslo to Istanbul. Their exhibition for Artes Mundi 7 explores “The Commons”, knowledge sharing and new ways of living. National Museum Cardiff, Gallery 22(b)
Lamia Joreige Views of Museum Square Pinhole camera, 6 unique prints, 2013 Copy Right Lamia Joreige
Lamia Joreige Artist gweledol a gwneuthurydd ffilm yw Lamia Joreige sy’n byw ac yn gweithio yn Beirut. Mae ei gwaith yn edrych ar y modd y cynrychiolir rhyfeloedd Libanus a sut mae gorffennol a phresennol Beirut yn dal i effeithio ar y ddinas a’i phobl. Ar gyfer Artes Mundi 7, mae’n arddangos dau waith o’r gyfres Under-Writing Beirut. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, oriel 19 a 20 a Stiwdio Seligman, Chapter
Lamia Joreige is a visual artist and filmmaker who lives and works in Beirut. Her work examines the representation of the Lebanese wars, and how Beirut’s past and present continues to affect the city and its people. For Artes Mundi 7 she shows two works from the series Under-Writing Beirut. National Museum Cardiff, gallery 19&20 and at Stiwdio Seligman, Chapter
Nástio Mosquito Transitory Suppository: Act # I Another Leader, 2016 Video Courtesy Nástio Mosquito ©
Nástio Mosquito Mae Nástio Mosquito yn byw ac yn gweithio yng Ngwlad Belg. Mae ei waith yn cynnwys perfformio, fideo, cerddoriaeth, barddoniaeth a chelfyddyd ddigidol. Yn heriol ac yn anrhagweladwy, mae ei waith yn ymdrin yn uniongyrchol â materion perthnasol megis rhyfel, gwleidyddiaeth rywiol a globaleiddio. Bydd Mosquito’n arddangos am y tro cyntaf The Transitory Suppository, pennod gyntaf prosiect mwy o faint sy’n troi o gwmpas unben a gwlad ffuglennol. Oriel Chapter, Chapter
Nástio Mosquito lives and works in Belgium, his practice includes performance, video, music, poetry and digital art. Challenging and unpredictable: his work deals head on with pertinent subjects such as war, sexual politics and globalisation. Mosquito will premiere The Transitory Suppository; the first chapter of a larger project, which revolves around a fictional dictator and country. Chapter Gallery, Chapter
Bedwyr Williams Tyrrau Mawr, 2016 4K Video Installation 20 minute video loop Courtesy the artist and Limoncello Gallery
Bedwyr Williams Artist sy’n byw ac yn gweithio yng Nghymru yw Bedwyr Williams. Yn aml bydd yn tynnu ar bryderon a phethau dibwys ei fodolaeth ei hun i ddatblygu ei waith. Ar gyfer Artes Mundi 7, bydd Bedwyr yn arddangos gwaith newydd Tyrrau Mawr (2016) am y tro cyntaf. Yn y gwaith hwn, mae’n creu dinas ffuglennol o gwmpas Cadair Idris. Mae’r ddinas yn tynnu’i hysbrydoliaeth o fega-ddinasoedd a adeiledir ar draws y byd ar adegau o ffyniant economaidd. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, Oriel 21
Bedwyr Williams is an artist who lives and works in Wales, he often draws upon the anxieties and banalities of his own existence to develop his work. For Artes Mundi 7 Williams will premiere a new work Tyrrau Mawr (Big Towers) (2016). In this he creates a fictional city around Cadair Idris (Idris’ Chair). The city draws its inspiration from mega cities built all over the world in times of economic boom. National Museum Cardiff, Gallery 21
Cynhadledd Artes Mundi 7 25 Ionawr 2017 Theatr Reardon Smith Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd £25 Consesiynau ar gael Mae’r gyfres hon o sgyrsiau a thrafodaethau’n cynnig cyfle prin i glywed yr artistiaid ar restr fer Artes Mundi 7 yn siarad am themâu ac ystyriaethau craidd sy’n ganolog i’w gwaith. Mae Artes Mundi’n cyflwyno gwaith gan artistiaid rhyngwladol sy’n ymateb i’r cyflwr dynol. Er mai cyd-destun enfawr yw hwn, mae’n ein gwahodd i ystyried sut mae’r artistiaid hyn yn ymgysylltu ag ystyriaethau cymdeithasol ehangach o bersbectifau sy’n ymwneud â chymdeithas, systemau gwleidyddol a gwahanol gymunedau lleol a byd-eang. Am fwy o wybodaeth ac i archebu tocynnau, ewch at www.artesmundi.org
Artes Mundi 7 Conference January 25th 2017 Reardon Smith Theatre National Museum Cardiff ÂŁ25 Concessions available This series of talks and conversations offers a rare opportunity to hear the Artes Mundi 7 shortlisted artists speak about core themes and concerns that are central to their practice. Artes Mundi presents work by international artists who respond to the human condition. While this is a vast context, it invites us to consider how these artists connect to broader social concerns from perspectives that are engaged with society, political systems and diverse local and global communities. For more information and to book tickets visit www.artesmundi.org
Ffilmiau nodwedd Artes Mundi 7 @Chapter Cyfle prin i weld amrywiaeth o ffilmiau clodwiw gan yr artistiaid sydd ar restr fer Artes Mundi 7. 2.30yp 5 Tachwedd Lamia Joreige a 19 Tachwedd Neïl Beloufa 3 Rhagfyr – John Akomfrah 17 Rhagfyr 7 a 21 Ionawr 4 a 18 Chwefror Mae’r dangosiadau am ddim ond mae angen rhagarchebu 029 2030 4400 Sgyrsiau am 4yp Yn dilyn y dangosiadau ffilm, mae’r sgyrsiau di-dâl hyn dan arweiniad Cynorthwywyr Oriel Chapter ac yn agored i bawb. Dim angen rhagarchebu. Am fwy o wybodaeth, ewch at www.chapter.org
Artes Mundi 7 feature films @Chapter A rare opportunity to see acclaimed films by the Artes Mundi 7 shortlisted artists. 2.30pm November 5th Lamia Joreige & Nov 19th Neïl Beloufa December 3rd – John Akomfrah December 17th January 7th & 21st February 4th & 18th Screenings are free but booking is required 029 2030 4400 Talks at 4pm Following on from the film screenings these free talks are led by Chapter Gallery Assistants and are open to all. No booking required. For more information visit www.chapter.org
Sgyrsiau a Theithiau Sgyrsiau a Theithiau Amser Cinio Ar ddydd Iau drwy gydol yr arddangosfa ar draws Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd a Chapter 1.05yp - 1.40yp Rhaglen o sgyrsiau a theithiau unigol sy’n edrych ar wahanol agweddau ar y sioe gydag artistiaid a churaduron gwadd a gwesteion eraill. Am fwy o wybodaeth am y gyfres o sgyrsiau amser cinio, ewch at www.artesmundi.org
Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd Teithiau Tywysedig Dyddiol 2yp Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd Cofrestru wrth y Ddesg Wybodaeth. Teithiau a Sesiynau Creadigol i oedolion 2.30yp- 4yp Bob dydd Iau ac eithrio gwyliau ysgol Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd Angen rhagarchebu 029 2055 5300
Talks and Tours Lunchtime Talks & Tours Thursdays throughout the exhibition across National Museum Cardiff and Chapter 1.05pm- 1.40pm A programme of one off talks and tours exploring different aspects of the show with invited artists, curators and other guests. For more information on the series of lunchtime talks visit www.artesmundi.org
National Museum Cardiff Daily Guided Tours 2pm National Museum Cardiff Register at the Information Desk. Tours and Creative sessions for adults 2.30pm- 4pm Every Thursday excluding school holidays National Museum Cardiff Booking required 029 2055 5300
Gweithdai i’r Teulu Gweithdai Hanner Tymor mis Hydref – ‘The Big Draw’ 11am, 1pm a 3pm 22 – 30 Hydref Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd Nifer penodol o leoedd. Mae angen archebu lle wrth y ddesg wybodaeth. Gweithgareddau Celf dros Wyliau’r Nadolig Am ddim 10am tan 4pm 17 – 31 Rhagfyr Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd Sesiynau galw heibio yn ardal ddehongli’r arddangosfa. Gweithdai Hanner Tymor mis Chwefror Am ddim 11am, 1pm a 3pm 18 – 26 Chwefror Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd Nifer penodol o leoedd. Mae angen archebu lle wrth y ddesg wybodaeth. Rhestrir gweithgareddau eraill yn Chapter ar wefannau Artes Mundi a Chapter. www.artesmundi.org www.chapter.org/cy
Family Workshops October Half Term workshops – The Big Draw 11am, 1pm and 3pm October 22nd - 30th National Museum Cardiff Subject to availability. Booking required at the information desk. Christmas Holiday Art Activities Free 10am to 4pm December 17th - 31st National Museum Cardiff Drop in sessions at the exhibition’s interpretation area. February Half Term workshops Free 11am, 1pm and 3pm February 18th to 26th National Museum Cardiff Subject to availability. Booking required at the information desk. Further activities at Chapter will be listed on the Artes Mundi and Chapter websites. www.artesmundi.org www.chapter.org
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