Art for Tomorrow Venice + The Auction Collective + Helm Gallery
At the Art for Tomorrow conference in Palazzo Diedo, Venice, organised by the Democracy Culture Foundation, Kate was able to meet cultural experts, activists, arts practitioners - including curators, journalists, museum directors, conservators and many others - in an engaging and immersive series of talks over several days. The symposium encompassed Biennale exhibitions throughout this historic, many layered city, as well as talks by legendary abstract minimalist painter Sean Scully, and artist and film maker John Akomfrah (commissioned to represent Great Britain in the Biennale) among other notable speakers. There were sessions covering topics from the art market to the role of museums in today's culture, Ai's current and future impact and many other subjects important in ways that go far beyond 'art'. The Art for Tomorrow conference was an enriching and very unique opportunity; Kate's attendance was made possible through the generosity of a wonderful art collector and the organisers.
This summer ahead of her guest residency in Devon in July, Kate will have one painting in the Auction Collective's annual '50x£50' auction aimed at giving new collectors a chance to own a work in a fun and accessible online auction format. Click here for all information to register and participate.
Earlier in May Kate's work 'Monderose' was included in an eclectic and positive group show -- "Unity" -- at the vibrant gallery Helm in Brighton, England. The gallery is bringing more art and energy to this already exciting arts-centred city and is a great place to visit as summer finally comes (hopefully...!) to England. The Unity show has ended but Helm continues to host a full programme of events. At the opening Kate wore a gorgeous Redheart England ensemble - this boutique design house fashions and crafts all its clothing in England, working with individual, highly skilled makers in a sustainable and humane way. Their creations are the literal opposite of 'fast fashion'. A fantastic collaboration with a wonderful design house.
