It seems that the culture fever due to hit Athens this summer with the 2nd Athens Biennale taking place in June, extends further than the boundaries of the bustling capital. Spilling into the downtown districts of Kerameikos and Metaxourgeio [KM] the cultural diversity of the area manifests itself in the form of ReMap2, an international platform of contemporary art.
ReMap 2 offers a rich web of more than 40 cultural events and art happenings, including exhibitions, open-air and site-specific installations by Greek and international galleries, independent curators, art groups, architects and KM residents. All cultural events take place in empty, functional or abandoned spaces, including vacant buildings, parking lots, and plots of land.
These derelict spaces are set to display a variety of dynamic works over the course of the event. An empty plot has been taken over by ‘16 Workshop’, a group of you architects and designers; inviting visitors to discover an ephemeral urban playground entitled “Guerilla Playground (tapedscape #01)”. The event will also host talks and seminars in order to bring together local residents, architects, urbanists and other scientists in order to explore innovative concepts that might shape the future urban identity of KM and other similar areas.
ReMap responds to the unique urban energy, cultural particularities and dynamic artistry of the ?? neighborhood. It is organized by the non-profit cultural organization ReMapKM with the aim to introduce KM as an international hub for contemporary art.
ReMap2 opens on June 16th running until 4th October 2009.
For more information visit their website at http://www.remapkm.org
