Back in April 2019 I was honored to be selected as one of twenty five Mongolian artists from around the world to participate in Innovating Tradition: A Contemporary Mongolian Art Biennial Exhibition, curated by the World Bank Group Art Program taking place in Washington DC. Thank you to curator Juliana Biondo for all your help and correspondence in facilitating my artworks to Washington DC.
More about the exhibition from artavenue.mn:
The World Bank Group Art Program, in partnership with the East Asia Pacific Vice Presidential Unit and the Mongolian Country Office, and on the occasion of the Export Development Project for improving competitiveness of Mongolian enterprises, presents Innovating Tradition: A Contemporary Mongolian Art Biennial Group Exhibition.
Curated by the World Bank Art Program opening at the Main Complex of the World Bank Group, the Biennial features a monographic exhibition layout.
The biennial is on view from April – August 2019. The Opening Reception took place in the World Bank Group Main Complex in Washington, DC on Thursday May 16th.
The biennial had nearly seven hundred works of art submissions—from paintings to sculptures, and mixed media to calligraphy submitted by Mongolian artists living in Mongolia and abroad. The robust outpouring of creative engagement yielded a final selection of twenty five works. Juried by a panel of art historians and development professionals, the final selections were curated to celebrate the rich cultural voices in Mongolia today and inspire conversation about the socio-cultural ideas, as seen through the eyes of the country’s cultural producers who are reflecting on, and shaping 21st century Mongolian identity.
The Mongolian economy has experienced rapid growth over the last 15 years led by the mining sector and private sector development. However, over-dependence on mineral wealth has made the economy susceptible to external shocks and contributed to boom-and-bust cycles. The WBG studies have identified that also tourism; meat and milk; transport services; wool, cashmere and leather products; as well as potentially ICT, are the economic sectors where Mongolia may have a comparative advantage, but important logistic, financial and organizational challenges remain. The Export Development Project helps the enterprises in the non-mining sector to improve the competitiveness of their products and supports the development of export credit insurance in Mongolia.
The biennial exhibition presents the best of both emerging and established Mongolian artists around the world. The exhibition works vary in mediums, subject matter, and styles, but unified in concept—celebrating Mongolian art and culture through the power of innovation, shedding light on the importance of export diversification, and support for enterprises looking to grow and develop new products.
All the works engage with the idea of innovation—in the artist intention to reveal deep contemplations on how traditional Mongolian perspectives, beliefs, and lifestyles can be shifted, shaped, and renovated.
Featured artists on display:
- Jaakhankhuu Grisha
- Amar Odgerel
- Amarsaikhan Namsraijav
- Ankhbayar Erdenebat
- Sarnai Bold
- Badamkhand Sodnom
- Battur Tsedenpil
- Bayar Balgantseren
- Bayarkhuu. B
- Bolor Chinbayar
- Chadraabal Adiyabazar
- Enkhtsog Khaynkhayrvaa
- Enkhtuya Byambasuren
- Eriko Tsogo
- Ganbaatar Choimbol
- Gankhuyag Natsag
- Goo
- Jambalsuren Shijirbaatar
- Manduul Naranzogt
- Ochirbold Ayurzana
- Orkhontuul Banzragch
- Rinchin-Ochir Namhaijantsan
- Sandagdorj. G
- Sarantuya Sukhbat
- Sengum Ravjaa
- Solongo Chuluuntsetseg
- T. Soyol-Erdene
- Tamir Sharav
- Tsolmon Damba
- Tuvdendorj Darizav
- Tsendayush Tuvshinjargal
- Urjinkhand Onon
- Wen Jung
- Yesnil
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