SIDE-PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF MYANMAR

Stand for Democracy: Myanmar - Marcelo Brodsky with Kolatt, Yadanar Win, Lily and Zoncy

PHOTOBASTEI

ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND

24.03 – 24.04.2022

OPENING: 24.03.2022, from 5:30 P.M.

Marcelo Brodsky, from the series *Stand for Democracy: Myanmar*, 2021. Hand painted photograph. Courtesy of the artist.

Stand for Democracy: Myanmar is a photographic exhibition of the artist and human rights activist Marcelo Brodsky (b. 1954, Buenos Aires, Argentina). On the occasion of the exhibition in Zurich, Brodsky’s thirteen new artworks—which rely on photographs taken in Myanmar (also known as Burma) by activists and photojournalists—are presented in dialogue with video works and a performance by Ko Latt, Yadanar Win, Lily and Zoncy, who represent the new generation of Burmese artists and whose work reveal elements of Myanmar’s social, political, and cultural narrative. The exhibition offers to the public an engaging visual experience of what has been happening in Myanmar and triggers a sense of collective responsibility and need for action.

The exhibition at Photobastei is organized on behalf of the Human Rights Art Initiative, a charitable, non-profit initiative launched with the support of art+château. It stands in solidarity with the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in Myanmar and its peaceful protesters and is part of a larger program of art shows and events which are taking place at art institutions and museums around the globe, including Tokyo Institute of Photography, Kunsthall 3,14 (Bergen, Norway) and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.

The exhibition is curated by Giulia Busetti and Dr. Valentina Locatelli.

ARTISTS

Marcelo Brodsky (Born 1954 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lives and works in Buenos Aires); Ko Latt (Born 1988 in Paung City, Myanmar. Lives and works in Marseille, France); Yadanar Win (Born 1988 in Yangon, Myanmar. Lives and works in Maseille, France); Lily (pseudonym). In order to protect the artist’s personal safety, we are not sharing her biography; Zoncy (Born 1987 in Kawthaung Township, Thanintharyi Division/Myanmar. Lives and works in Myanmar).

OPENING PROGRAM

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022, FROM 5:30 P.M.

6:00 p.m.: Round-table discussion on the current cultural and political situation in Myanmar through the voice of artists and activists in dialogue with local experts and supporters. With Marcelo Brodsky (Buenos Aires), Chuu Wai Nyein (Mandalay), Yadanar Win (Yangon), Thawn Mang (President of Swiss Burma Aid), Martina Peitz (Amnesty International Switzerland). Moderate by Christopher Duckett. The talk will be held in English.

During the opening, drinks will be available to purchase at the bar at Photobastei, and a Burmese apéritif will be offered.

7:30 p.m.: Performance Bloody Gold by Ko Latt and Yadanar Win. Interpreted and performed by Angela Stöcklin at Photobastei Zürich.

Video of the “Wall for Myanmar” realized in Zürich by Cup of Colors in the framework of the accompanying programm to the exhibition at Photobastei.

ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM

As part of the on-going project, the collective Cup of Color will produce a wall painting on the external façade (Shilquai 125) to increase international public awareness about and to express solidarity with the struggle of the peaceful protesters in Myanmar.

FRIDAY, 8 APRIL, 2022, FROM 6:30 P.M.

Myanmar culinary experience: standing dinner and charity event to fundraise for the Civil Disobedience Movement in Myanmar. Organised by Myo Myo. Delicious traditional food from Myanmar accompanied by green tea will be offered for purchasing at a flat rate of CHF 5-. All the proceeds will be donated to Food not Bombs Myanmar and the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). Drinks can be purchased separately at the bar at Photobastei.

Concert by Protestango (Rap - Spoken Word / Buenos Aires) in support of The Rebel Riot, punk band from Myanmar. Only concert: CHF 5.- Combi Ticket food + concert CHF 10.-