gray area
Mexico City
Abril 12th to 16th, 2010
grey- a-re-a: [grey air-ee-uh] an intermediate area; a topic that is not clearly
one thing or the other. A grey area is a term for a border in-between two or more
things that is unclearly defined, a border that is hard to define or even impossible
to define, or a definition where the distinction border tends to move; something
that is open to interpretation...
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What is contemporary jewellery? What does it mean for different cultures? Does it
really have the powerful force that helps to shape our attitudes, beliefs, values,
and behaviours? How important is it to reach a consensus on its definition? Is it
necessary to redefine the way contemporary jewellery is shown, perceived and consumed?
Who produces contemporary jewellery? Is it able to reflect a culturally diverse society?
How are our notions of space and identity being challenged by globalization? Is the
international jewellery scene so international after all? What is being done on both
sides of the ocean? What do we know about each other? What can we learn about each other?
Can we make it more accessible to a broader audience? Is it possible to share each other’s
markets? How can we set the basis for a refreshing and enriching dialogue between jewellery
makers from both continents?
With all these on mind, the Otro Diseño, Foundation for Cultural Exchange and Development,
and Design Flux join efforts with an array of international organizations
and companies bring together artists, designers, jewellery makers, academics, researchers
and promoters from Latin America and Europe on a stage that stimulates friendly,
creative, and engaging discussions, able to create an interdisciplinary frame of
reference for contemporary jewellery and its practices within a truly multinational
discourse.
Gray Area proposes a series of encounters that promote intercultural dialogue within the
field of contemporary jewellery and, on its first edition, this dialogue is focused in two
continents: Latin America and Europe.
From April 12th to 16th 2010, the symposium Gray Area will take place
in Mexico City’s Historic Center. The symposium
will be complemented by a series of parallel exhibitions and events.
Participants from all over the world are welcomed to attend. We invite you to explore this
website to learn more about this exciting event and register to attend the symposium.
We are looking forward to see you all in Mexico City!
