Down the Road of Globalisation – Exhibiting Terrorism, Conquest & Expansion Through the Eyes of Seven Artists

Through the eyes of seven artists, the exhibition Down the road of Globalisation will attempt to mirror our societies and cultures, having undergone several stages of Globalisation. The works in this exhibition deal with various aspects of the post-modern metropolis, ranging from territorial conquest and expansion, to the role of the media, some of which are often overlooked in today’s hectic daily life…

Globalisation has been repeatedly staged, weakened and re-staged throughout history in different forms and so far one undeniable outcome: vast economic prosperity for certain nations or empires. Although its historical origins are still debatable, the Hellenistic period, the Age of discovery and the European colonization of America have all been regarded as eras of Globalisation.

In each of these periods parts of the world have tasted the sweetness of the fruits (abundant products and accumulation of wealth), while others have had to endure various forms of exploitation, inequality and depletion of natural resources. Since World War II,  what is known as ‘Globalisation’ is supposed to be the result of planning by certain world leaders to eliminate borders and facilitate trade, thus creating interdependence and reducing the chances of conflict. Initially triggered through international treaties and regulations, Globalisation is assumed to function as an engine that pursues coexistence and global prosperity through free trade, exchange of technologies, people and ideas, while simultaneously diminishing the imbalance between strong nations and the so called “underdeveloped countries”. After decades of modern Globalisation, are we on the way to achieving peaceful coexistence and true global prosperity?

Through the eyes of seven artists, the exhibition Down the road of Globalisation will attempt to mirror our societies and cultures, having undergone several stages of Globalisation. The works in this exhibition deal with various aspects of the post-modern metropolis, ranging from territorial conquest and expansion, to the role of the media, some of which are often overlooked in today’s hectic daily life….

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Date:
19th Jul 2010 – 1st Aug 2010
Private View:
Mon 19th Jul 2010 6-8pm

Venue:
Crypt Gallery, St. Martin in the fields church,
Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ