NEU NOW int’l art festival returns to Amsterdam’s WestergasfabriekSeptember 13, 2016 - 22:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NEU NOW, the international art festival showcasing the work of exceptional emerging artists, returns to Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek from 14 – 18 September. Selected artists from art academies across Europe are invited to present their work and to participate in a programme that is designed to empower creative talent, Art Daily reports. An Established Festival for Exceptional Talent NEU NOW is Amsterdam’s only international art festival devoted to presenting emerging artists that are advancing towards their professional careers from art academies across Europe and beyond. During the past seven editions NEU NOW has presented the works of more than 700 international talents from all disciplines and an array of art schools. Previous editions of NEU NOW were held in Vilnius, Tallinn, Nantes, Porto, Amsterdam and Glasgow. In 2015 the festival returned to Amsterdam, where it found a permanent home. Creating Future Opportunities NEU NOW promotes the fluid character of the artistic disciplines and presents a filled programme with exhibitions, performances, workshops, films, and artist talks. The international jury of the 2016 edition selected 30 artworks from emerging artists from 18 countries. The artists will be invited to participate in a programme that is designed to empower, catalyse collaboration and create future opportunities. In addition to the main event in September, NEU NOW supports emerging artists throughout the year. NEU NOW operates as a platform promoting artistic excellence through cutting edge presentations and activities featuring artwork across a wide range of disciplines. Additionally, selected artists are invited to show their work and participate in residencies with partners of NEU NOW including: FOAM Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Southbank, Prix Europa Berlin, FHNW Academy of Art and Design in collaboration with Art Basel and more. NEU NOW will take place from 14 to 18 September. Photo: Giorgos Chloros Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |