Occupy Networks, a collective of over 100 independent artists and curators, was invited to ‘occupy’ the Consulate General of France in New York. The artists and curators of this exhibition have all lived or worked in France.
The pieces of art are curated taking into account the daily interaction between the exhibit and the work of Consulate’s staff. They respond to socio-political changes, adopt an activist approach or aim to reverse hierarchies and provide a better representation for artistic minorities (immigrant artists, artists in reintegration, parents, etc.).
Occupy Art Project #3 was initiated by Eirini Linardaki, who invited fifteen curatorial projects to occupy Consulates in New York.
The Occupy Art Project is also a research project with the aim of creating a map of New York City art initiatives and networks that question, explore, and create new paradigms in contemporary and public art.
Project Initator/Coordinator: Eirini Linardaki; Curatorial Team: Shani Ha, Julien Gardair, Francois-Thibaut Pencenat, Eleni Riga; Graphic design: Vincent Parisot/Major Partner: ARCAthens
Occupy #3 ~ Networks will be on view from February 17 through March 17, 2022 at The Consulate General of France New York, 934 Fifth Avenue, between 74th/75th Streets, NYC. The Opening Reception is already sold out, however RSVP for a day/time during the month-long exhibition. Face masks are mandatory and vaccination card and ID will be required.