TOGETTHERE with a Woman

“TOGETTHERE With a Woman” curated by Marika Parsadanelli Wardell is an art experience that celebrates women's creativity, resilience, and commitment in contemporary art, bringing together thirteen artists from around the globe.Hosted in the ancient and astonishing Oratorio dei Crociferi in Venice in November in conjunction with the Venice Biennale 2024, this group exhibition shares stories and cultures through a diverse range of works, including painting, performance, installation, and video.

The title “TOGETTHERE” plays with the words “Together” and “To get there,” highlighting the importance of collaboration and sisterhood in achieving common goals. The exhibition engages with the theme of “the foreigner,” in alignment with the Venice Biennale 2024's overarching theme, “Foreigners Everywhere,” translating it into a reflection on identity, connection, and the complexities of human and feminine experiences. Curator Parsadanelli Wardell emphasizes that generational and cultural differences should be seen as opportunities for growth and meaningful connections rather than obstacles.

The exhibition path unfolds as a spiritual pilgrimage through emotionally impactful works, inviting contemplation of women's conditions in both past and present. The participating artists address profound themes, from female empowerment and resilience to social justice and spiritual exploration. Their varied techniques and content convey the power of collective storytelling and the necessity of preserving historical memory while looking to the future.

The thirteen international artists explore a wide array of subjects related to female empowerment, resilience, and the intricate dynamics of personal and collective identity. Akshita Lad, raised between Mumbai and Dubai, merges tradition with modernity, addressing social issues through paintings that reflect gender and human fluidity. South Korean artist Vakki creates kinetic and sound installations, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant geometric forms to symbolize life’s cyclical nature.

● Marie Julia Bollansee

● Kate Kombarova

● Vakki

● Akshita Lad

● Peggy Milleville

● Karin Minasian

● Amelie Scotta

● Paola Turra

● Chuu Wai

● Marika Parsadanelli Wardell

● May Wright

● Elisabeth Woronoff