Sequences XI announces Curatorial Themes and Title

The 11th edition of Sequences Biennial, entitled
Can’t See, will take place over ten days, from 13-22 October 2023 in Reykjavík,
Iceland. The festival will bring visitors together at the darkest time of the
year, for an exchange of energy and ideas, with a programme featuring
exhibitions, performances, lectures, walks, guided tours and more.

The title of the festival Can’t See, was inspired
by the title of a work by a participating artist and it refers to the
uncertainty of contemporary times and the inability or unwillingness to see
both the diversity of life and the ever-growing threat of ecological disaster.
Curated by Marika Agu, Maria Arusoo, Kaarin Kivirähk and Sten Ojavee, a
curatorial collective who work together at the Estonian Centre for Contemporary
Art (CCA), this edition is intended to be a ‘journey through the spheres of the
Earth and along the borders of transformation’. 

The curators say ‘We are excited to reveal more
details about Sequences XI, which allowed us the opportunity to dig into the
depths of the Icelandic art scene. While considering us to be outsiders in
Icelandic art, we believe that a perspective of this kind can also be valuable
and provide grounds for new developments. Through the exhibitions we hope to
provide chances to think differently, using the symbolic potential of visual
art.”

More information on the Sequences website