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SUMMARY:Private Viewing | Kirsi Kivivirta & Bente Skjøttgaard at HB381 Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Kirsi Kivivirta & Bente Skjøttgaard\nNovember 6\, 2024 | 5:30-7:00pm \nHB381 Gallery \n  \nWe invite our members to a private viewing of the exhibition of porcelain wall works and ceramic sculptures by the artists Kirsi Kivivirta (Finnish\, b. 1959) and Bente Skjøttgaard (Danish\, b. 1961) at HB381 Gallery. Please RSVP below in order to attend.\nThis exhibition offers a study in the mutability of the physical world: its dynamic forces\, its formal structure\, and its underlying tension between complexity and dissolution. \nIn the ceramic constructions of Bente Skjøttgaard\, we see the slow alchemy of minerals and glazes combined in the high-temperature crucible of the kiln. Her subjects emerge from loose\, gestural coils and slabs of clay\, which are left deliberately unglazed in places. Captured in medias res\, they take on the cursory appearance of a process unfolding\, a sketch\, erased\, drawn over\, and reworked. Frequently\, Skjøttgaard foregrounds the capacity of clay to exhibit opposing qualities — strength and elasticity\, density and weightlessness\, impressionability and durability — in sculptures based upon the structures of cloud typologies\, the bonds between carbon atoms\, or as here\, arboreal growth and decay. \nIn contrast\, Kivivirta’s tiled porcelain mosaics probe the edges of optical perception. Situated in the crepuscule of near-monochrome black and white\, a place of shadows and indistinct recognition\, it takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. Subtler chromatic tones seep through\, suffusing each precisely carved tile with an echo\, a vaporous charcoal gray or umber that recalls the earth and the over 2000° C furnace of the kiln. Kivivirta’s imagery\, likewise\, is soft\, somnolent\, and familiar\, composed of welcome elementary forms that feel both primal yet inconspicuous. The eye wanders across the porcelain surfaces\, probing their outlines: the upright circle of a rounded seat or the open form of a vessel\, perhaps a rudimentary bucket left out to gather rainwater; a toppled cylinder; a tunnel passing through a rising bluff; the taut skin of a drum pricked by infinitesimal vibrations. \nKirsi Kivivirta\nKivivirta graduated from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki\, Finland in 1985 after receiving her training in ceramic production at the Arabia Ceramic Factory. Her work has been exhibited internationally\, including in solo exhibitions at the Mark Rothko Art Center in Daugavpils\, Latvia\, the Kunsthalle Helsinki\, and the Adamson-Ericu Museum in Tallinn. In addition\, her work has been included in exhibitions at the Kunsthall Grenland\, the Gustavsberg Porcelain Museum\, the CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark\, and the Yingge Ceramics Museum. She has completed site-specific installations at the Annantalo Arts Centre and numerous schools\, and has been recognized with grants and scholarships from the Finnish Cultural Foundation\, the Greta and William Lehtinen Fund\, the Swedish Culture Fund\, and a Cross of Merit from the Order of the Lion of Finland. \nBente Skjøttgaard\nSkjøttgaard attended the Kolding Design School and Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. Her work has been exhibited at the Vejen Art Museum\, Holstebro Kunstmuseum\, Musée Fabre\, and the Trapholt Art Museum. Her sculptures are in the collection of numerous institutions\, including the Victoria & Albert Museum\, the Musée National de Céramique de Sévres\, the Designmuseum Danmark\, and the Annie & Otto Johs. Detlefs Collection. Skjøttgaard is the recipient of awards including the Grosserer L. F. Foghts Fund\, the Design Foundation Award\, the Arts and Crafts Prize of 1879\, and the Exhibition Award of Charlottenborg. \n  \nHostler Burrows HB381 Gallery in Tribeca\nHostler Burrows was founded in 1998 by Juliet Burrows and Kim Hostler. Initially dedicated solely to Nordic design and decorative arts\, the gallery has expanded its program and now integrates a full roster of contemporary artists\, both established and emerging\, with historical works. While international in scope\, the gallery’s primary focus remains in Scandinavia and rooted in the tradition of studio ceramics\, particularly work by female artists. \nNow with Design Galleries in Los Angeles and New York on 10th street\, Hostler Burrows HB381 Gallery in Tribeca -serves as a dedicated space for solo artist presentations\, focusing on contemporary Nordic sculpture and ceramics. \nThe gallery is devoted to exhibiting work imbued with the qualities from which it has drawn inspiration since its beginnings – craftsmanship\, intention\, and integrity. Hostler Burrows’ unique vision and deep understanding of the sublime design which emerged from Scandinavia in the 20th Century carry over and inform the contemporary work which is brought to market with passion and a critical eye. \nHostler Burrows’ carefully curated spaces\, both in the gallery and at the world’s leading fairs\, have placed them at the forefront of the design market and introduced an international clientele to a new generation of important artists whose works\, while often cutting edge\, maintain a strong continuity with the past. \n  \nDetails:\n️️Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024 | 5:30-7:00pm \nLocation: HB381 Gallery: 381 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10013 \n️Tickets: Event is free for members of the American Scandinavian Society
URL:https://americanscandinavian.org/event/hb381-privateviewing-nov2024/
LOCATION:HB381\, 381 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
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SUMMARY:SCANDINAVIAN ARTISTS STUDIO VISITS
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday November 16th to visit the studios of Danish\, Norwegian & Swedish artists & curators at ISCP in Brooklyn.\nThe International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) Fall Open Studios is a presentation of international contemporary art by the 35 artists and curators from 26 countries currently in residence. We will meet with visiting Scandinavian artists & curators in their studios- Lotte Nielsen (Denmark)\, Katrine Elise Agpalza Pedersen (Philippines/Norway)\, Tora Schultz (Sweden/Denmark)\, Jens Settergren (Denmark)\, and Sara Sjölin (Sweden/Switzerland/Denmark). Swedish Sophie Tottie’s work will also be included in ISCP’s 30th anniversary exhibition. In addition we can visit other artists from a total of 26 countries\, currently in residence. \nDetails\n* Saturday\, November 16th\, 2024  |  2:00-5:00pm. Meet at the entrance at 2:00pm.  \n* Tickets: Event is free for members of the American Scandinavian Society. Please RSVP below in order to attend. \n* Address: 1040 Metropolitan Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY 11211 \n  \n\n\nAbout the ISCP Fall Open Studios\nThree times a year\, ISCP offers audiences access to private artists’ and curators’ studios to view artwork and curatorial projects and share one-on-one conversations. This fall\, ISCP invites the public to engage in dialogue around contemporary art with arts professionals from across the globe. Concentrated in a three-story postindustrial loft building on the edge of Bushwick\, ISCP supports the creative advancement of residents with individual workspaces\, a robust program of events\, and professional benefits. \nSomewhere Inside: ISCP and the Studio\, an exhibition commemorating ISCP’s thirtieth anniversary\, will be on view in the second floor gallery. Somewhere Inside looks at the ways that five artists—Martine Gutierrez\, Daniel Guzmán\, Joiri Minaya\, Sophie Tottie\, and Frank WANG Yefeng\, all ISCP alumni\, find inspiration from the studio. While these artists have distinct practices\, they all approach the studio as a nourishing and exploratory space where they can develop and mine their own creative archive—one enriched by a porous connection to the outside world. Taking up themes of transformation and metamorphosis\, topics closely tied to artistic production itself\, the work presented here reveals different strategies for making use of one’s expanding archive. \nIn addition\, Sujin Lim: The Land\, Dark and Muddy\, an exhibition that memorializes a lost landscape\, will be on view in the first floor project space. Transforming the gallery into an immersive installation\, Ground Floor Resident Sujin Lim offers a poetic tribute to South Korea’s Yeongheung Island\, where her father grew up—a place drastically impacted by a recent surge in industrial and commercial development and changing tidelines\, markers of climate change that have become increasingly common around the world today. Playfully alluding to the landscape painting tradition\, Lim’s compositions poignantly capture a seaside that now only exists in memory. \nThe exhibitions are curated by Melinda Lang\, Director of Programs and Exhibitions at ISCP. \nOpen Studios participating artists and curators: \nAmy Bravo (United States); Paloma Contreras Lomas (Mexico); S Emsaki (Iran/United States); Bryan Fernandez (United States/Dominican Republic); Anaïs Goupy (Germany/France); Antonietta Grassi (Canada); Efrat Hakimi (United States); Ruthi Helbitz Cohen (Israel); Hong Seon Jang (South Korea/United States); Dora Jeridi (France); Bob Kil (United Kingdom/Germany); Ulrike Königshofer (Austria); Karel Koplimets (Estonia); Sujin Lim (United States/South Korea); Simon Liu (Hong Kong/United States); Irina Lotarevich (Austria); Brenda Mallory (United States); Azita Moradkhani (Iran/United States); Lotte Nielsen (Denmark); Nifemi Ogunro (United States); Katrine Elise Agpalza Pedersen (Philippines/Norway); Tamen Pérez (Costa Rica/United States); Antonis Pittas (Greece/The Netherlands); Tom Polo (Australia); Fouz Saif (Qatar); Tora Schultz (Sweden/Denmark); Jens Settergren (Denmark); Sonia Shiel (Ireland); Sara Sjölin (Sweden/Switzerland/Denmark); Kara Springer (Canada/Barbados); Frank WANG Yefeng (United States/China); Apichaya Wanthiang (Thailand/Belgium/Norway); Stanley Wany (Canada); Sasha Wortzel (United States); and Sarah Zapata (United States)
URL:https://americanscandinavian.org/event/scandinavian-studiovisits2024/
LOCATION:ISCP\, 1040 Metropolitan Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Swedish Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and to all who have enjoyed our happy hours\, we are pleased to let you know that for November\, we are having Swedish Holiday Luncheon in partnership with the renowned Björk restaurant. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Swedish holiday traditions and indulge in a culinary journey!\n  \nWhat’s Included\n\n* Bottomless festive beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)\n* A delectable feast of the Björk’s menu served family style and dessert!\n  \nDetails\n\n* When: Sunday\, November 17th\n* Time: 12:00 PM\n* Where: Björk Café & Bistro | 58 Park Avenue\, NYC 10016\n* Price: $95 per person (includes NYC tax\, gratuity and $15 will go towards the American Scandinavian Society’s grant fund)\n* Only 25 tickets available!
URL:https://americanscandinavian.org/event/swedish-holiday-luncheon/
LOCATION:Björk Café & Bistro at Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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