Meet Kavita Parmar, curator – artist – founder of Xtant and visit with her the 5th edition of the exhibition
Sculpture Network Dialogue - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Torre de Canyamel is a magnificent 13th-century Gothic defense tower situated in the heart of Capdepera (Mallorca). This summer here you can immerse yourself in a unique textile exhibition titled Nurturing Our Roots, curated by the renowned artist and curator Kavita Parmar.
Join us for an exclusive Dialogue where you'll explore the exhibition alongside Kavita Parmar, discuss the rising interest in textile art and gain firsthand insight into the XTANT community's critical creative practices from around the world. This extraordinary event offers a rare opportunity to connect with global artistic traditions and contemporary innovations in the textile arts.
Programme
11:00 - 11:30 Arrival and registration
11:30 Welcome by coordinator Ien van Wierst with an introduction to the Torre de Canyamel, followed by a brief overview of Kavita Parmar, XTANT, and the Nurturing Our Roots exhibition.
11:45 Talk by Kavita Parmar on "The Five Pillars of XTANT": consciousness, beauty, craftsmanship, time, and community.
12:15 Guided tour of the Nurturing Our Roots exhibition. We will delve into the highlights of the expo, featuring groundbreaking works from contemporary textile artists. We'll explore how these artists blend traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, pushing the boundaries of what textile art can be. Additionally, we'll look at the historical context that has shaped the current appreciation of this medium, tracing its journey from utilitarian craft to recognized art form.
13:30 Lunch at Porxada de Sa Torre. Networking and a get-together. Please bring your own presentation (catalog/portfolio).
15:00 Conclusion of the program.
Participation
The number of participants is limited.
Maximum 25 attendees. Members priority.
Online registration required by 24 June 2024.
Please use the button "Register now" here below
The programme will be held in English and Spanish.
Participation fee: 35,00 EUR
Sculpture Network members: 30,00 EUR
To be paid in cash on the spot.
Including an all inclusive lunch at the Restaurant Porxada de Sa Torre.
Venue
Torre de Canyamel
Carretera Artá | Carretera de Canyamel, km 5,5
07580 Capdepera
Car and commute by contacting the coordinator
Contact
This event is organised by Ien van Wierst, Sculpture Network coordinator in Mallorca. If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact Ien van Wierst or info@sculpture-network.org