New Neutrality
Studio 44, May 11-28, 2023
Scandi-La exchange with Best Before Collective, Studio 44 and PIPELINE gallery.
The notion of Swedish neutrality seems chiseled in stone as something true and eternal. It is true that there hasn't been a war engaging Sweden for over two hundred years. How does this reflect upon the citizens, their temperament and projection?
As a force of diplomacy this northern country has played an important role in international affairs and on a personal level most Swedish citizens have enjoyed the privilege of peace and the perception of being of reliable heritage. Today the crazy russian war has changed everything, Sweden is moving towards joining NATO, and the EU is a more important alliance after the Trump years.
The exhibition reflects new realities and in the world from a Swedish perspective, on war, migration, nationality and self reflection.
Artists: @petervarhelyi @belindamoren @nina_wedbergthulin @anckarsvard @art.marnedotter @carlbaratta @nelliekingsolomon.art @steve__hurd @jonas.bergkvist @maxpresneill @reinigerholleb
Pipeline gallery, Los Angeles, July 8-12, 2023
