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Artists from around the world discuss time in new exhibition

Artmedia17/06/24 22:01239

The Kult Talk project is excited to announce the launch of its latest virtual exhibition, "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow". This innovative exhibition assembles a diverse group of artists from across the globe, each exploring the eternal theme of time through their unique artistic visions. Featuring works created between 2019 and 2024 by young talents from Kazakhstan, Israel, Belarus, the United Kingdom, and Georgia, the exhibition is a reflection on how these artists perceive and process the reality around them with depth and sensitivity.

Curated by Natalia Andreeva, "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" is not just an exhibition but a contemplative journey that crosses age and nationality, urging viewers to ponder the role of time in contemporary art and life. As visitors navigate through the virtual gallery, they are invited to reflect on their own experiences of time in an increasingly transient world.

821 by Kate Shi
821 by Kate Shi

The exhibition showcases a variety of themes and approaches. Belarusian artist Kate Shi presents her poignant works on marine conservation, highlighting the role of whales and dolphins in the ocean ecosystem and their current threats from commercial fishing. Maria Salagdinova (Mary Blacktea) from Kazakhstan explores the everyday impacts of time on human lives through her art.

Medusa by Maria Salagdinova
Medusa by Maria Salagdinova

"For me, time is the basis of constant experience. It is absolutely merciless and fleeting, but you want so much to catch it and stretch it out. There are so many things in life you want to explore, to try, to have time for, but time is a factor that constantly has to be considered. That’s why I am so focused on noticing the smallest details, because if you learn to appreciate them, you can try to cope with the concept of time," says artist Maria Salagdinova.

Israeli artist Anja Rudko revisits the evolving representation of women through the ages, while Andrey Chibisov (Israeli) investigates historical themes and their relevance today. Darya Prokhorova (Belarus), depicts the modern human’s quest for abstract aspirations at the cost of missing the surrounding beauty. Maria Goryunova from Georgia explore the journey towards personal wholeness through the integration of feminine and masculine elements within the self. 

Marathon by Darya Prokhorova
Marathon by Darya Prokhorova

Elena Kalman from the UK asks questions about the transience of life through her work, illuminating the theme of time in the context of natural and social change. "Modern society is now obsessed with rationalism and pragmatism and needs more than ever to express emotions. Romantic landscapes more than ever can express these forgotten emotions. This is my current goal. Through my paintings, I try to convey the fabulousness, sensitivity and tenderness of our nature. Flowers swaying in the wind in the spring season. Unforgettable waterfalls, openwork and colourful forests — this is the poetry of the past present and our future", — tells the artist.
The exhibition is accessible online through The Kult Talk Virtual Exhibition.

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