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The International Village Show: A Multi-Part Contemporary Art Exhibition at GfZK Leipzig

This extensive project consolidates diverse village representations, with ongoing updates available via its dedicated website.

Discover the ambitious International Village Show, presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art Leipzig (GfZK). This unique exhibition unifies various village representations into a cohesive presentation through eight distinct shows. Visitors can also follow events and updates via the dedicated project website, providing a continuous platform for engagement.

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Exhibition summary

The International Village Show is an exhibition presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art Leipzig (GfZK) that brings together all villages in one place across eight separate shows. It provides a platform to follow events and shows via its dedicated project website.

Curatorial context

The "International Village Show" is an exhibition hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art Leipzig (GfZK), Germany. This extensive project consolidates various village representations into a unified presentation, unfolding across eight distinct shows. The exhibition was open to the public from February 2015 to December 2016, with ongoing events and updates available through its dedicated project website. A related publication or monograph on the "International Village Show" is also available.

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The Black Archives
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2016
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