Pittsburgh City Paper: The lead curator of the latest Carnegie International, renowned as one of the largest and longest-running contemporary art exhibitions in the world, set out to create a “really artist-driven” show. That extends to the name of the 58th installment, Is it morning for you yet?, which came from featured artist Édgar Calel.
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I really like this way of saying good morning and using it as a theme for an art exhibit. It is very exciting that Mohebbi is the first Western Asian person to be in charge of the contemporary art survey in the 124 year history of the Carnegie Art Museum. I love his way of considering how we all experience time differently both literally and figuratively. I live across the country from my family and they are three hours behind me so I actually ask them this question most mornings. At the same time, the idea of seeing the sun is like coming out of darkness and seeing the light and being free from fear. Mohebbi mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic as being an inspiration for this piece which makes a lot of sense. It feels as though some people are experiencing the morning but for many it is still the middle of the night and unless we all work together, the morning will not come any time soon. Regardless, this seems like a great show and I am looking forward to it.
The name of this exhibition is showing part of a culture that might not get as much as recognition within the world and it is really meaningful that through this exhibition where collected art around the world is being exhibited to learn more about the artists background. The combined forms of art also help audience to interact with the art presented and making it more relatable to the audience themselves. In addition, with all of the art pieces coming from different country and culture, interactive pieces allow viewers to understand the culture, which can be heavy, in an easier and fun way. In relation, the theme of our narratives of resistance and survival help us reimagine the world.” Is also presented the different perspective viewing the same thing and being able to interact with it allow audience to see that perspective themselves which will also encourage more acknowledgement and understanding.
I adore the Carnegie international exhibits. I think that they are always so much fun as well as so educational and awe inspiring. I am so incredibly excited about the current exhibit. The theme of "is it morning for you yet?" is something that I think will resonate with every viewer who comes through the gallery. Since the pandemic there has been nothing but change in the world, the nation, and in every individual. I feel like this exhibit will be particularly moving for that reason. From the descriptions in the article and the images presented, I think that this exhibit will be unlike any of the other internationals in recent history. There has just been so much change to make art about. There is no way that anyone will be leaving the exhibit without a realization of some kind. I cannot wait to go.
I am very excited to visit this exhibition when I have the time to. The name of the exhibition is very intriguing to me. Especially with the explanation from the artist that it is how they greet each other in his community in Guatemala. The idea that the exhibition is looking at where people are in relation to each other, whether that be in time, feelings, or place. The inclusion of older pieces, newer pieces, and commissioned pieces is super cool because that really plays with the “are we in the same time” question. It is also interesting to see how the process of putting together the exhibition was impacted by the pandemic from the Curator himself. I am just really excited to visit and see this exhibition because even though it only opened up to the public yesterday, I have already heard good things about it from people who have already visited.
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