26 Jun 2009

Work Now at Z33

Work Now

'Work Now' places Z33 firmly with its feet on the ground and in society.

With The 'Work Now' exhibition, Z33 wishes to reflect upon the concept and meaning of 'work' in our present society. Not such an inappropriate choice, considering current events. The present crisis has people thinking about their jobs. But also in times of economic growth it is not unwise to reflect upon how our labour is organised and structured, why this is so, and how this influences our perception of work. 'Work' does not only take most of our available time, it often defines our sense of identity in an important way.

The (art) Works in 'Work Now' throw light, each in their own way, on the how and why of today's work in our society. Issues such as flexibility, mobility, motivation, significance, and the work-life balance are dealt with. The art works in 'Work Now' are direct or ambiguous, whimsical or dead serious, but always well-founded and critical.

Do we wish to partake in the discourse pertaining to 'work' as it is presented to us? Do we want our daily occupations to be meaningful or is there room for meaningless work as well? Is there room only for creative, self-disciplined people with a flexible attitude or are there other ways to 'work'? What does this mean in terms of an overall economic and societal model?

'Work Now' does not pretend to answer these questions, but aims to provoke thought.

Work Now is curated by Karen Verschooren (Z33). The artists are: Dan Perjovschi, Nancy Davenport, Theo Deutinger, Aaron Koblin, Molleindustria, Hella Jongerius, Martí Guixé, reinigungsgesellschaft & Miklós Erhardt, Atelier Van Lieshout, Santiago Sierra, Rossella Biscotti, Artur Zmijewski, Richard Baker & Alain de Botton, Mika Rottenberg, Anatoly Osmolovsky, Julien Prévieux, Helmut Stallaerts, Oliver Ressler, Barry McGee, Helmut & Johanna Kandl

Z33 is supported by the Flemish Community, Knack, Klara and The Mondriaanfoundation. Z33 is an initiative of the province of Limburg.

About Z33

Arts centre Z33 explores the fringes between contemporary plastic arts and design by creating exhibition projects that draw attention to social developments and scientific phenomena.

Z33 has no collection, it creates, builds and presents temporary exhibitions.

Z33 is located in the former beguinage of Hasselt (Belgium) where it creates and presents its exhibitions in the beguinage houses and in the more recent exhibition building 'vleugel '58'.

The name, Z33, is derived from the address: Zuivelmarkt 33.

More information on the programme, on current and past exhibitions, is to be found on the website: www.z33.be.

currently at Z33

ProMotion - Gabriel Lester until 30 august 2009.


Press contact:
Tim Toubac
0032 11 29 59 96
ttoubac@z33.be