NAE Brochure: January – June 2009 by New Art Exchange

exhibitions January â&#x20AC;&#x201D; June 2009 Entry to ALL exhibitions is FREE

Indian Paint Pots / Photograph by Saleem Arif Quadri MBE

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New Art Exchange / Photograph by Ashok Mistry

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Welcome from the Chief Executive Skinder Hundal

Welcome Friends After the success of our launch last autumn with our inaugural exhibition Next We Change Earth, this season we bring to Nottingham national and international artists working in a wide range of art forms from new media to traditional crafts. We will open in February with our first major commission for 2009, as award winning Algerian-French artist Zineb Sedira transforms our galleries into a giant multi-media feast of sound and imagery with her new piece Floating Coffins. In spring come and experience the first significant exhibition of Indian Folk, Tribal and Intuitive Arts, An(other) Story to take place in the UK including new commissions from India. In January try and catch the remaining weeks of Sokari Douglas Camp’s stunning larger than life steel sculptures in Strength of Feeling as featured by Mark Lawson on BBC Radio 4, Front Row.

In addition to the exhibition programme we offer so much more with evening classes, the YARD & Education programme, a café, family events, live music from Chill in the Park’s Global Weekend in March, to being a host venue for Radiator Festival in January, and the 21st birthday year for Nottingham’s MELA coinciding with the World Cup Cricket 2020 competition in June! We’re only 7 minutes away from the city centre so come and enjoy the social, educational and artistic experiences we have on offer. I look forward to seeing you soon. Skinder Hundal “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water” Rabindranath Tagore

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Sokari Douglas Camp CBE / Brit Flag / Photograph by Ashok Mistry

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Sokari Douglas Camp CBE Strength of Feeling

Anthony Jadunath Red

Curated by Michael Forbes

Location Main Gallery

Location Mezzanine Gallery

Preview Mon 10 November 2008 — Past Event

Open Daily / free Entry Mon 10 November 2008 — Sun 18 January 2009

A ten-year survey of the acclaimed Nigerian-born artist Sokari Douglas Camp. Sokari’s primary material is steel and her work often explores her relationship to contemporary Nigeria and Britain. Race, racism, gender issues, exploitation and violence all surface in her practice. NAE showcases new work based on Nigerian traditional dress, large scale sculptures from collections including her celebrated installation The Living Memorial to Ken Saro-Wiwa. The exhibition opened on the 13th anniversary of the death of Saro-Wiwa.

Biography Sokari Douglas Camp is a sculptor. She was short listed for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in 2003. She collaborated with Ground Force to create an African Garden for the British Museum, which participated in Africa 05. Sokari Douglas Camp was awarded a CBE in the 2005 Honours List. “Large scale work gives me a chance to explore space and physical scale. Inviting the viewer to participate with the sculpture on a one to one level” Sokari Douglas Camp CBE

Please see back cover for partner support credits.

Anthony Jadunath’s artwork has evolved radically over a number of years. His work reflects personal experiences and resonates with larger cultural issues, for example, the murder of Stephen Lawrence and the effect this has had on the wider Black community. Red is the dominant feature of work in this exhibition. for the artist it symbolises anger at the way he has been treated over the years. Jadunath’s paintings and sculptures are made up entirely of found objects, re-contextualised and revitalised by his creative palette. The artist is an inspiration as a person who creates work against all the odds.

Anthony Jadunath / Crucifix / Photograph by Ashok Mistry

Biography Often described as an ‘Outsider Artist’, Anthony Jadunath would accept this reflects his current position in the art world. A double amputee, his work speaks of his experiences. Victor Musgrave, the founder of London’s Outsider Archive has housed 20 of Jadunath’s paintings. Novas Arts collects and exhibits a number of his works.

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Zineb Sedira / Floating Coffins / Photograph by Zineb Sedira

Zineb Sedira Floating Coffins, Saphir & MiddleSea Curated by David Schischka Thomas Location Main & Mezzanine Galleries Preview Fri 6 February 2009 — 6pm to 11pm Open Daily / free Entry Sat 7 February 2009 — Sun 19 April 2009

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Award winning international artist Zineb Sedira was born to Algerian immigrants and explores notions of displacement and exile through photography video and sound installations. Presenting three significant pieces of Zineb’s work in a sound and visual feast as the galleries of NAE are blacked out and transformed into multimedia spaces! A new commission from NAE, Floating Coffins (2008) is a video and photographic project presented on multiple screens about the world’s largest shipping graveyard outside the harbour city of Nouadhibou, West Africa - a departure point for illegal migrants hoping to reach Europe. Exploring the metaphor between ships left to rot along the coast and the escape from African citizens dreaming of a better future in Europe.

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Zineb Sedira Floating Coffins, Saphir & MiddleSea

Zineb Sedira / MiddleSea / Film Still from Zineb Sedira

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Existing works Saphir and MiddleSea are meditations on the sea as a site of transience and migration, departure and arrival. Saphir* (2006) contrasts Zineb’s, like many others who left, pleasure as she returns to the sights and sounds of Algiers, to some of its disenchanted residents dreaming of escape across the water to Europe. MiddleSea* (2008) explores the transitional nature of the sea and its shifting shores and borders, not only as vessel of movement but as a barrier between the South and North, the East and West. *High Definition video installation

Biography Zineb Sedira is a multi media artist. She graduated from Slade School of Art with a MA in Media in 1997, completing research in Photography at Royal College of art in 2003. In 2008 she exhibited at Wapping Project, London, and Galerie Kamel Mennour, Paris. Zineb was part of the British Art Show 06 and received an Art Council Decibel award in 2004. For more information on Zineb visit: www.zinebsedira.com

Zineb Sedira’s work has been supported by a number of partners – Please see back cover for credits.

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Madhubani wall painting / Photograph by Saleem Arif Quadri MBE

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Sita Devi / Photograph by Saleem Arif Quadri MBE

An(other) Story is the first significant exhibition of Indian Folk, Tribal and Intuitive art to take place in the United Kingdom bringing together a group show of Indian arts and crafts from British collections and new commissions from India. Traditionally Folk, Tribal and Intuitive art has been practiced for centuries throughout India. The work was usually produced by women, and produced as part of seasonal and religious festivals, often on the walls of their houses. In the 1960’s due to an ecological & economic crisis the women who lived near Madhubani in Northern India started to use a different approach to producing their work in order to create a new source of non-agricultural income. The All-India Handicrafts Board encouraged the female artists to produce their traditional paintings on handmade paper for commercial sale. this ‘design intervention’ has been a major reason for the survival and revival of folk and tribal arts ever since. It is only in these past fifty years that the world has come to recognise the men and women who create Folk, Tribal and Intuitive art as “artists” in their own right, seeing their work being included in mainstream contemporary art spaces and exhibitions. ‘An(other) Story will explore work that uses narrative to reflect a world that is fast disappearing and changing, allowing the audience to connect with the journey the work has taken and the future ahead, engaging in a story that has not been touched upon in a contemporary British space before.

An(other) Story Folk, Tribal and Intuitive art from India Curated by David Schischka Thomas and Saleem Arif Quadri MBE Location Main & Mezzanine Galleries Preview Fri 1 May 2009 — 6pm to 9pm Open Daily / free Entry Sat 2 May 2009 — Sun 19 July 2009

Madhubani paper painting / Photograph by Saleem Arif Quadri MBE

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Exhibition Programme January to June 2009

Michael Forbes / Coloured Black / Photograph by Michael Forbes

Support NAE

Entry to ALL exhibitions is FREE

Exhibition

Location

Preview

Dates / Times

Sokari Douglas Camp CBE Strength of Feeling

Main Gallery

Mon 10 Nov 2008 (past event)

Mon 10 Nov 2008 — Sun 18 Jan 2009 Open Daily

Mezzanine Gallery

Mon 10 Nov 2008 (past event)

Mon 10 Nov 2008 — Sun 18 Jan 2009 Open Daily

Main & Mezzanine Galleries

Fri 6 Feb 2009 6pm — 11pm

Sat 7 Feb 2009 — Sun 19 April 2009 Open Daily

Main & Mezzanine Galleries

Fri 1 May 2009 6pm — 9pm

Sat 2 May 2009 — Sun 19 July 2009 Open Daily

Curator Michael Forbes

Anthony Jadunath Red Curator Michael Forbes

Zineb Sedira Floating Coffins, Saphir & MiddleSea Curator David Schischka Thomas

An(other) Story Curator David Schischka Thomas and Saleem Arif Quadri MBE

Sponsorship Exchange is important. If you would like to sponsor what we do please drop us a line to discuss what we can do for you. Inclusion in our publicity and hosting corporate events are all ways we can support you as you support us. Friends We value your friendship – as a supporter, sponsor or volunteer. For more information on how you can help us change the arts landscape in Nottingham please get in touch. You will receive VIP invites to our exhibitions and events.

Volunteers – VIP’s We run a Volunteers Involvement Programme (VIP’s) and are looking for volunteers aged from 16+ able to offer four hours a month of your time. From meeting and greeting people, to marketing the venue, to invigilating exhibitions – we have a job for you. In return for your help we offer excellent training and development opportunities and the chance to see some great exhibitions and performances. Get in touch and see what you can do: volunteer@thenewartexchange.org.uk or call 0115 9248630

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College group visit & artist talk / Said Adrus, Next We Change Earth / Photography by Priyanka Khade

Education @ NAE

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NAE has created a safe environment where you can explore ideas, art forms and develop your creative and performing talents.

Experience Art Flashdance the musical, Theatre Royal Nottingham / National Media Museum, Bradford

YARD has lots of different activities for you to develop your skills. The current programme includes: -

Young People’s Panel Arts Awards / CV Surgery

Arts Workshops Graffiti / Mixed Media / Cartooning YARD Youth Theatre New Production / Physical Theatre Masterclass

For more information on how you can become a member and get involved Please see the current YARD programme, drop in or contact yard@thenewartexchange.org.uk 0115 9248630

Education at the New Art Exchange supports the programme of exhibitions. We work closely in partnership with schools, colleges and universities and have strong links with our community, youth and senior citizens groups, along with other groups and individuals. We tailor our Education programme creatively responding to exhibitions and giving opportunities to engage with NAE’s programme through learning. We work with arts professionals and practitioners who lead practical activities, workshops and talks offering an informal and formal education programme and learning experience. Recently through Education @NAE we have held: storytelling, mixed media music and physical theatre workshops, artist talks and curators tours of the exhibitions.

*unless stated in the current YARD programme

For more information on how to get involved with Education @ NAE please contact:education@thenewartexchange.org.uk or call 0115 9248630 “Fabulous! The children were completely fascinated & in just over an hour got a fantastic amount of inspiration and information too” Deb Martin – Haydn Primary School

Planning a visit? - Groups and tours If you plan to visit us with 10 or more people please contact us before hand and we’ll arrange a guided tour. This is the best way to see the exhibitions and find out what we do; a team member will be happy to show your group around.

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NAE Performance Space / Photograph by David Sillitoe

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Building and Facilities

Building We are a new landmark building in Nottingham just 7 minutes away from the city centre changing the local arts landscape. We are the first dedicated African, African Caribbean and South Asian facility for contemporary visual arts in the UK. Facilities We have two dedicated exhibition galleries with a total floor space of 270 square meters and a range of other facilities including a café, performance space, artist-in-residence studio, arts education work spaces and hot desks.

Hire space and how to book We are the perfect venue for your conference, away day or function. All our spaces benefit from natural light and are ideal for creative thinking. Whether you would like to hold a symposium in the performance space or more practical sessions in the learning workshop, we have the space for you.

For more information on rates, service and booking please contact bookings@thenewartexchange.org.uk or call 0115 9248630

Café Our café is located on the ground floor offering snacks and hot and cold refreshments. The café is a great space to meet friends for lunch or hold an informal meeting over coffee.

Café Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday 11am to 4pm

For more information on catering café@thenewartexchange.org.uk or call 0115 9248630

Public Art in NAE’s Café Hew Locke, Forest Suite, 2008 To celebrate opening and championing our place in the city and community, NAE commissioned internationally acclaimed artist Hew Locke, to install work within the fabric of the building. Locke created a Nottingham photography-based sculptural installation for NAE’s café ceiling.

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How to find us / Accessibillity / Groups and Tours

By tram

Walking

We are 7 minutes away from the city centre by tram and 15 minutes away from Hucknall and Phoenix Park. You can catch tram every 5/10 minute in and out of town. Get off at The Forest and walk towards the main road.

It takes about 20-30 minutes to walk to us from the city centre. Find us by following the route as ‘By car’, the tram line, or take a more direct way on foot.

By bus Bus services 78, 79, 80 & 81 all travel from Nottingham City Centre to Gregory Boulevard. Get off on Gregory Boulevard. Walk toward the Forest Recreation Ground. We are right next to The Forest stop on the tramline.

By car Leave the city centre via Mansfield Road/A60 following signs for M1 Mansfield. At the first roundabout take the first exit on to A6130. At the next roundabout take the first exit on to A6130 (signposted M1, Matlock A610). Go forward passing the Forest Recreation Ground on your left. Cross over the tramlines and NAE is on your right. Free parking close by.

Cycling It takes about 10 minutes to cycle to us from the city centre using the city’s cycle lanes or following the tram route. We have bike racks for you at the front of the building.

Accessibility The building and facilities are fully accessible at all levels. We have two parking spaces for people with disabilities at the rear of the building, just off Noel Street.

Hew Locke / Forest Suite / Photograph by David Sillitoe design by www.rarecompany.co.uk

General Information

Gallery Opening Times Monday 10am — 7pm Tuesday 10am — 7pm Wednesday 10am — 7pm Thursday 10am — 7pm Friday 10am — 7pm Saturday 10am — 5pm Sunday 11am — 4pm

Acknowledgments We would like to acknowledge the financial support the New Art Exchange has received from: Revenue Funding

Capital Funders

39-41 Gregory Boulevard Nottingham NG7 6BE

Project specific support (funding and commissions) Sokari Douglas Camp CBE / Living Memorial - p_4

T: 0115 924 8630 E: info@thenewartexchange.org.uk W: www.thenewartexchange.org.uk

Zineb Sedira / Floating Coffins - p_6 — p_9

Registered Charity No. 1121755 Company No. 04899786 Registered in England & Wales

Zineb Sedira / Saphir - p_6 — p_9

Please note: All information was correct at the time of going to press. Whilst every effort will be made to keep to the programme, it may be necessary to make changes with or without notice. NAE apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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