Articles of ‘José Bedia’

Anthropophagy of a Biennial

By Héctor Antón Castillo

Integration and resistance in the global era was the curatorial mainstay of the Tenth Havana Biennial (March 27 - April 30, 2009). What dreams do excluded victims of geographic fatalism harbor? How can we recognize a masochistic utopia (or long-lived nightmare) that conceals political demagoguery? Can a renewed outbreak of identity neuroses [...]



The Making of Giants, at Artformz Alternative

Faith, Fear, and Fortune - Opening: February 14, 2009 - 7pm-10pm
Feb. 14 - March 9, 2009
 
The Making of Giants - Opening: March 14, 2009 - 7pm-10pm
March 14 - April 6, 2009
In February, Artformz Alternative presents the exhibition “Faith, Fear, and Fortune”, which features the works of two renowned artists: PJ Mills (large-format photography) and Ramon Williams (sculptural objects & [...]



NeoHooDoo: Art for a Forgotten Faith at the Miami Art Museum

February 22 - May 24, 2009
Although for centuries spirituality was an essential, even guiding, component of art, in the modern era artists have often distanced themselves from otherworldly concerns brings together an intergenerational group of artists who address ritual in the artistic process and the wider implications of spirituality in contemporary art.
“NeoHooDoo: Art for a Forgotten [...]



Makishi Nikishi - Jose Bedia

Lyle O. Reitzel, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
September 18 - October 30, 2008
By Irina Leyva-Pérez
“Makishi Nikishi , African spirit” is the title of Jose Bedia’s latest solo exhibition  at Lyle O. Reitzel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The exhibition consisted of a selection of fifteen pieces from 2003 to 2008, never before exhibited. In these pieces [...]



José Bedia: "Makishi Nikishi" African spirit at Lyle O. Reitzel Gallery, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

September 18th - October 30th, 2008
The contemporary art gallery Lyle O. Reitzel with headquarters in Wynwood Art District and Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) presents the solo show “Makishi Nkishi” African spirit, by the recognized Cuban artist, José Bedia (Havana, Cuba - 1959), at its space in Santo Domingo. The exhibition opened September 18th and is [...]



Pivot Points in Contemporary Art. A selection from MOCA’ S Collection

 
By Raisa Clavijo
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami presents “Pivot Points I & II,” two significant exhibitions that offer a reflective look at its permanent collection. Both shows are curated by Bonnie Clearwater, MOCA’s Executive Director and Chief Curator, with support from the museum team, especially Curatorial Assistant, Ruba Katrib.
The exhibitions reveal [...]