Destabilising 20th-Century Art Histories through Curatorial Practices

The talk explores the limits of conventional terminologies and art periods when talking about art from places deemed marginal. It looks at the ways artists relate to socio-political upheavals, noting the overlap between international, regional and national politics. How can this be captured in exhibitions?

Exhibitions of artworks from outside their places of origin are often guided by a reductive, explanatory logic. Through ambitious curatorial projects, the panellists have sought to move beyond this. What are the challenges? How can artists' work be illuminated? How do curatorial practices aid in the unmaking of art historical conventions?