Contested Desires artists
Contested Desires artists
Congratulations to the artists selected to take part in Contested Desires - a programme exploring the problematic legacy of European colonialism through artistic production and community exchange.
Thank you to the many exceptional applications from talented visual artists from Chile, Cyprus, Ghana, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, the North of England (UK), Portugal, Spain and Tunisia.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who applied for their passion, creativity and commitment to exploring the complexities of our shared colonial heritage through contemporary art. The selection process was highly competitive, and we were inspired by the depth and breadth of artistic perspectives showcased in the applications.
Congratulations to all the selected artists.
Chile:
- Rafael Guendelman Hales
- Rocío Paz Guerrero Marín
Cyprus:
- Andreas Mallouris
- Emiddio Vasquez
- Nicolas Kyrillou
- Sumer Erek
Ghana:
- Elisabeth Efua Sutherland
- Isaac Nana Opoku
Hungary:
- Bona Dyssou
- Dorottya Marton
Italy:
- Claudio Beorchia
- Maria Luigia Gioffre
The Netherlands:
- Charmaine de Heij
- Sithabile Mlotshwa
The North of England (UK):
- Patrick Ngabonziza
- Paul Nataraj
Portugal:
- Carlos Noronha Feio
- Lais Andrade
Spain:
- Amaia Molinet
- Gloria Oyarzabel
Tunisia:
- Maya Louhichi
- Mohamed Ben Slama
Funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, the programme consists of 19 global partners aiming to unravel the influence of our shared colonial past on cultural identities today. From Italy to Ghana, Tunisia to Chile, CDCD discovers the connections between our past and present, fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse perspectives. Over the next two years the artists will explore the themes of the programme through research and practice across international residencies, exhibitions, and knowledge exchange workshops.
Image: Contested Desires and artists taking part in a workshop at Museo delle Civiltà. Photo: Gabriele Orlandini
