Visual Collaborative
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Area served | North America, Sub-Sahara Africa |
| Industry | Creative Economy |
| URL | http://www.visualcollaborative.com |
| Current status | Active |
Visual Collaborative is an exhibition platform based in the United States. Its curated events feature the combined works of emerging artists, music professionals, scientists and technologists. The platform generates dialogue and post-digital experiences through its climatic themes. [1]
The collaborations bring awareness to the potential of human capital through causes and innovation, adding value to the domain of humanities. It has partnered with foundations such as Voices for Children Miami and eco-elegant furniture company ModernContempo.[2]
History
Visual Collaborative, originally a traveling exhibition, was founded by multidisciplinary designer and technologist Adé Abayomi Olufeko in the autumn of 2006, having observed the relationship between artists and the barriers to entry towards innovation.[1] Originating in Minneapolis with partnerships in New York City, and similar communities, the group has showcased the works of artists in Minneapolis, Miami, New York City, San Francisco California,[3] Columbia Maryland, and Washington D.C.[4], expanding its database of artists and audiences. The group's inaugural event which headlined international artists Miko Simmons and Linda Zacks, took place in 2007 at the original Center for Independent Artists, inside Instituto de Cultura y Educacion located in a community of South Minneapolis. The event was broadcast internationally on African Independent Television (AIT).[5]
Context
The Visual Collaborative exhibitions occur in a traveling formatted pattern, happening as pop-ups in reputable galleries, lofts or donated spaces by private owners who include art enthusiasts and lifelong patrons of the arts.[1] Serves as a platform for artists, scientists and curators, incorporating post-digital experiences with various communities. In its second year after a successful exhibition in the art district of Miami, momentum of the initiative slowed down due to events of the Great Recession, rebooting several years later with reassessed values. The objectives of the platform and its communal contributions identify with the creative economy.
Exhibitions
Events held in U.S Cities:
| Year | Exhibition | Location | Venue | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | — | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Center for Independent Artists | |||||||||||
| 2008 | — | Design District, Miami, Florida | Undercurrent Arts Miami Gallery | |||||||||||
| 2011 | Queens Gambit | Forest Hills, Queens, NY | Crepe N Tearia (Pop-up) | |||||||||||
| Queens Gambit | Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY | Crepe N Tearia (Pop-up) | ||||||||||||
| Black, White + Monochrome & Color | The Mission, San Francisco, California | Wonderland SF Gallery [6] | ||||||||||||
| Visual Grandeur | Adams Morgan, Washington, D.C. | Store Pop-up | ||||||||||||
| 2012 | — | 14th Street, Washington, D.C. | Residence Pop-Up | |||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | VII, Encore [7] | Columbia, Maryland | Store Pop-up | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes event held without a theme title. | ||||||||||||||
References
- ^ a b c "Visual Collaborative Redefining the essence of arts". The Guardian Nigeria. October 8, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ^ Visual Collaborative Miami Florida HFA
- ^ Black White Monochrome and Color "New Exhibit in association with Wonderland SF Gallery
- ^ "Visual Grandeur, A Visual Collaborative Exhibition". African Digital Art. December 12, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Gee, Muma (host) (15 March 2007). "Minneapolis Exhibition Episode". Village Square.
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- ^ Visual Collaborative ENCORE http://www.entertainingafrica.com/2face-idibia-wole-soyinka-ksa-display-visual-collaborative-maryland-usa-photos/