Corina Apostol

🔜 Join us at the “Riga Contemporary Art Space” for the opening of Madara Gruntmane’s solo exhibition “Amidst Silence: Drunk Daddy’s Girl,” which I curated, on June 13 at 19:00. The exhibition will be on view from June 14 to July 14. 🗓️ Date: June 13, 2024 📍 Venue: Riga Art Space 🖼️ Experience the installation exploring the complex interplay of love and violence through Gruntmane’s compelling visual storytelling. Her video work features a narrative of explicit and implicit violence against a stark landscape. 💬 “Drunk Daddy’s Girls” challenges traditional narratives, fostering empathy and deep understanding. Gruntmane’s work highlights the resilience and humanity of those affected by violence, urging viewers to reflect on personal and collective trials. Organized by the Riga City Municipality’s Cultural Institution Association’s Riga Art Space, supported by Riga City Council. #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #MadaraGruntmane #InSilence #RigaArt #LoveAndViolence #EmpathyThroughArt #RigaEvents #ArtInRiga #ArtHealing #RigasArtSpace

Vizuāls atskats no Madaras Gruntmanes izstādes “Klusumā: Dzērājmeitiņa”. Izstāde apskatāma izstāžu zālē “Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa” Intro zālē līdz 14.jūlijam! Pilnais video mūsu YouTube kanālā vai Facebook lapā. Video: Krišs Apšenieks Vairāk info: https://makslastelpa.riga.lv/Aktualas-izstades/

Atskats no Madaras Gruntmanes izstādes “Klusumā: Dzērājmeitiņa” atklāšanas dienas, kas norisinājās šī gada 13.jūnijā. Izstāde apskatāma līdz 14. jūlijam izstāžu zālē “Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa” Intro zālē. Tiekamies! Kuratore: Korina L. Apostola Izstādi organizē Rīgas valstspilsētas pašvaldības kultūras iestāžu apvienības Izstāžu zāle “Rīgas mākslas telpa”, atbalsta Rīgas dome. Foto: Pēteris Rūcis

🐻🛟 Just had the most inspiring visit to the Libearty Sanctuary @libearty_bear_sanctuary , home to over 100 rescued brown bears from Romania, Ukraine, Albania, Armenia . These incredible animals, once victims of abuse and neglect, now thrive in a stunning 69-hectare coniferous forest near Brasov. Recognized as one of the best sanctuaries in the world, Libearty stands as a testament to compassion and conservation. Every bear has a story of resilience, and this sanctuary provides them the safe haven they deserve. 🐻🌲 #LibeartySanctuary #BearRescue #EthicalSanctuary #WildlifeConservation #Brasov #Inspiration

Installation photos of “Amidst Silence: Drunk Daddy’s Girl” by @madara_gruntmane at @makslastelpa , on view until July 14 in Riga. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Madara, whom I first met a few years ago while teaching at @makslasakademija . This solo presentation powerfully transforms her poem into a compelling visual installation, addressing themes of love, violence, trauma, and the healing power of poetry as a form of witnessing and testimony. #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #VisualArt #PoetryInArt #HealingThroughArt #MadaraGruntmane #MakslasTelpa #RigaArt #ArtInstallation #LoveAndTrauma #ProfessionalArt #PoeticExpression #ArtAsWitness #ArtAndTestimony

Riga was magical, celebrating @madara_gruntmane ’s new show at @makslastelpa which I curated. Sharing this special experience with my wonderful friends @allisonharbinger @outwitnat made it even more unforgettable, as we explored some of my most cherished places in the city together 🌈🌦️💚 🎨✨❤️🏙️🌆👯‍♀️💫 🌊🇱🇻

Repost @makslastelpa | Pievienojieties mums Rīgas Mākslas Telpā un apmeklējiet Madaras Gruntmanes @madara_gruntmane transformatīvo izstādi “Klusumā: Dzērājmeitiņa”, kuratore Korina L. Apostola (Corina L. Apostol, Amsterdamas Universitāte). 📅 Kad: 13. jūnijs - 14. jūlijs 📍Kur: Rīgas Mākslas Telpa 🎥 Piedzīvojiet Gruntmanes video instalāciju, kas pēta ēnu un gaismas mijiedarbību, atklājot stāstus par izturību nelaimes apstākļos. Ko nozīmē piedzīvot vardarbību un kā dzeja var kļūt par dziedināšanas līdzekli? 🔗 Izmantojiet saiti mūsu bio, lai uzzinātu vairāk! 💬 Dalieties savās pārdomās un secinājumos, izmantojot #Dzērājmeitiņa #RīgasMākslasTelpa 👀 Tiekamies! #DrunkDaddysGirl #ArtForChange #RigasArtSpace #MadaraGruntmane #CorinaLApostol #Dzērājmeitiņa #RīgasMākslasTelpa Join us at Rīgas Mākslas Telpa for Madara Gruntmane’s transformative exhibition, “Amidst Silence: Drunk Daddy’s Girl,” curated by Corina L. Apostol (University of Amsterdam). 📅 When: June 14 - July 14 📍Where: Rīgas Mākslas Telpa (Riga’s Art Space) 🎥 Dive into Gruntmane’s poignant film, set against the hauntingly beautiful Slokas swamp. This powerful installation explores the interplay of shadow and light, revealing stories of resilience amidst adversity. What does it mean to witness violence, and how can poetry become a tool for healing? 🔗 Visit our bio link for more info! 💬 Share your thoughts, reflections, and takeaways using #DrunkDaddysGirl #RigasArtSpace . 👀 See you there! #DrunkDaddysGirl #ArtForChange #RigasArtSpace #MadaraGruntmane #CorinaLApostol

An incredible trip to Spain (& more catching up on my posts)! 🌟✨ From the Royal Palace and lively streets of Madrid to Segovia’s Roman aqueduct and the majestic El Escorial monastery, every moment was 🤌🏻. 🏰🇪🇸 #Madrid #Segovia #ElEscorial #TravelDiaries #Spain

Last March, I (accidentally) spent Holy Week in Seville, witnessing breathtaking processions and ceremonies . Some overdue photos 💐🌸🌺🌷🌼🪻#HolyWeek #Seville #Processions

Captured some behind-the-scenes of my students exhibition @activistartexhibition at our gallery space (@uva_humanities ) in BG2 (Turfdraagsterpad 15) as well as some of their speeches at the opening! The show Reclaiming Space is up May 23-31 . Follow their page for more insights! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #art #activism #protest #studentactivism

Today was a holiday in the Netherlands, and I finally took the time to really enjoy the spring coming to my neighbourhood 🌸🌈🐈‍⬛🦆

🌊🎓 @e_flux e-flux Education feature: Corina L. Apostol @corinalapostol on fluent’s @fluent_org latest Study Program “Praxis,” and its commitment to teaching art as a catalyst for social change in Spain and beyond. Read it via the link in our bio. Image: a poetic ritual with professor, author, and poet CAConrad (fourth from left), who led Module II: “The Dimension of Language and Identity.”