Pablo Bronstein, Yoko Ono and Andy Goldsworthy are among the artists who have been commissioned by The Creative Foundation to create work for the 2014 Folkestone Triennial. In total, more than 20 artists will produce new work in relation to specific public sites across the port town.
The interdisciplinary commissions are intended to chime with Folkestone’s particular sense of cultural and socio-economic heritage, while exploring the theme of ‘Lookout’. Some of the work will revamp existing areas, others will create new environments in the town, working closely with local communities. The works will reflect on issues that affect people on a global scale, such as climate change, the environment, sustainability, technology and communication.
The full list of artists is: Jyll Bradley; Pablo Bronstein; Strange Cargo; Diane Dever and Jonathan Wright; Tim Etchells; Andy Goldsworthy; Ian Hamilton Finlay; John Harle and Tom Pickard; Emma Hart; Alex Hartley; Will Kwan; Gabriel Lester; Amina Menia; muf Architecture/Art; Yoko Ono; Marjetica Potrč and Ooze Architects; rootoftwo; Sarah Staton; Something & Son.
Lewis Biggs, curator of this year’s Folkestone Triennial and former director of Liverpool Biennial, said: “I’m very proud to be curator for an exhibition that is fast becoming a focus of interest around the world. The Folkestone Triennial presents a very special opportunity for artists who want the challenge of showing outside the gallery, museum or sale room.
“I have been careful to invite only artists whose work fits the opportunity; who want to be in dialogue with the urban context, who have something to say about contemporary life in a wider world and who want to engage with a broader audience.”
Folkestone Triennial runs from 30 August to 2 November. www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk
