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'''Visual Collaborative''' is a [[United_States|U.S]] based festival platform that showcases and develops artists of various genres. Receiving acclaim internationally, it was featured by [[The Guardian (Nigeria)|''The Guardian'']] which described the work as constantly redefining the concept of [[Museum#Pop-up museums|popups]] by its gatherings, the platform organizes exhibitions that feature ''symposium'' style talks, [[digital art]], technology and live music performances.<ref name="vanity">{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/art/visual-collaborative-treats-arts-enthusiasts-to-an-evening-of-performances/ | title=
'''Visual Collaborative''' is a [[United_States|U.S]] based festival and publishing platform that showcases and develops artists of various genres. Receiving acclaim internationally, it was featured by [[The Guardian (Nigeria)|''The Guardian'']] which described the work as constantly redefining the concept of [[Museum#Pop-up museums|popups]] by its gatherings, the platform organizes exhibitions that feature ''symposium'' style talks, [[digital art]], technology and live music performances.<ref name="vanity">{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/art/visual-collaborative-treats-arts-enthusiasts-to-an-evening-of-performances/ | title=
Visual Collaborative treats arts enthusiasts to an evening of performances | publisher= [[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] | date=December 21, 2015 }}</ref>
Visual Collaborative treats arts enthusiasts to an evening of performances | publisher= [[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] | date=December 21, 2015 }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
In 2006, Visual Collaborative was founded by multidisciplinary designer and technologist [[Ade A. Olufeko|Ade Abayomi Olufeko]], to bridge the gap between creative professionals and their commercial value.<ref name="vanity"/><ref name="voa">{{cite episode | |title=A technologist, Visual Collaborative |series=Africa 54 |date=18 December 2015 |network=[[Voice of America|Voice Of America (VOA)]] |season=|number=|last= Makori |first=Vincent (host)}}</ref> Since originating in [[Minneapolis]], Visual Collaborative has showcased [[Collection_(artwork)|collections]] and talks in Minneapolis, Miami, New York City, [[Mission_District,_San_Francisco|''The Mission'']] San Francisco California,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fashionschooldaily.com/index.php/2011/10/20/wonderland-sf-gallerys-new-exhibit-white-monochrome-and-color/| title=Black White Monochrome and Color | publisher=FSD Academy | date=Oct 21, 2011 | accessdate=October 24, 2011}}</ref> [[Columbia,_Maryland|Columbia]] Maryland, and Washington D.C.<ref name="ada">{{cite web|url=http://www.africandigitalart.com/2011/12/event-visual-grandeur-a-visual-collaborative-exhibition/ |title=Visual Grandeur, A Visual Collaborative Exhibition |publisher=African Digital Art |date=December 18, 2011 |accessdate=March 3, 2012}}</ref>
In 2006, Visual Collaborative was founded by [[Cognitive_ergonomics|designer]] and technologist [[Ade A. Olufeko|Ade Abayomi Olufeko]], to bridge the gap between creative professionals and their commercial value.<ref name="vanity"/><ref name="voa">{{cite episode | |title=A technologist, Visual Collaborative |series=Africa 54 |date=18 December 2015 |network=[[Voice of America|Voice Of America (VOA)]] |season=|number=|last= Makori |first=Vincent (host)}}</ref> Since originating in [[Minneapolis]], Visual Collaborative has showcased [[Collection_(artwork)|collections]] and talks in Minneapolis, Miami, New York City, [[Mission_District,_San_Francisco|''The Mission'']] San Francisco California,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fashionschooldaily.com/index.php/2011/10/20/wonderland-sf-gallerys-new-exhibit-white-monochrome-and-color/| title=Black White Monochrome and Color | publisher=FSD Academy | date=Oct 21, 2011 | accessdate=October 24, 2011}}</ref> [[Columbia,_Maryland|Columbia]] Maryland, and Washington D.C.<ref name="ada">{{cite web|url=http://www.africandigitalart.com/2011/12/event-visual-grandeur-a-visual-collaborative-exhibition/ |title=Visual Grandeur, A Visual Collaborative Exhibition |publisher=African Digital Art |date=December 18, 2011 |accessdate=March 3, 2012}}</ref>


In 2007, the group's inaugural event featured international artists '''Miko Simmons''' and '''Linda Zacks''', took place at the original Center for Independent Artists, inside ''Instituto de Cultura y Educacion'' located in a community of [[Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis|South Minneapolis]]. In 2011, in Washington D.C., Visual Collaborative produced an exhibition featuring emerging and established artists with a collection described as vibrant new art.<ref name="ada"/> In 2015, the platform collaborated with the Arts District Hyattsville Master Association in Hyattsville, utilizing ''the Lustine Center'' to host a group exhibition themed Vanity.<ref name="ngrland">{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/art/visual-collaborative-redefining-the-essence-of-arts/ | title=Visual Collaborative Redefining the essence of arts| publisher=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian Nigeria]] | date=October 8, 2015 | accessdate=November 1, 2015}}</ref>
In 2007, the group's inaugural event featured international artists '''Miko Simmons''' and '''Linda Zacks''', took place at the original Center for Independent Artists, inside ''Instituto de Cultura y Educacion'' located in a community of [[Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis|South Minneapolis]]. In 2011, in Washington D.C., Visual Collaborative produced an exhibition featuring emerging and established artists with a collection described as vibrant new art.<ref name="ada"/> In 2015, the platform collaborated with the Arts District Hyattsville Master Association in Hyattsville, utilizing ''the Lustine Center'' to host a group exhibition themed Vanity.<ref name="ngrland">{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/art/visual-collaborative-redefining-the-essence-of-arts/ | title=Visual Collaborative Redefining the essence of arts| publisher=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian Nigeria]] | date=October 8, 2015 | accessdate=November 1, 2015}}</ref>


== Concept ==
== Concept ==
[[File:Selam performing at Visual Collaborative ENCORE.jpg|thumb|right| '''Selam W.''', an Actress, Singer-Songwriter of [[Ethiopian_Americans|Ethiopian descent]], performing live at ENCORE exhibition in 2013]]
[[File:Selam performing at Visual Collaborative ENCORE.jpg|thumb|right| '''Selam Worku''', an Actress, Singer-Songwriter of [[Ethiopian_Americans|Ethiopian descent]], performing live at ENCORE exhibition in 2013]]
The Visual Collaborative exhibitions occur as [[disruptive innovation]] in a traveling [[Operating model|formatted pattern]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visualcollaborative.com/company |title= About Visual Collaborative |publisher=visualcollaborative.com |date= |accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref> They have been held in reputable galleries, lofts
The Visual Collaborative exhibitions occur as [[disruptive innovation]] in a traveling [[Operating model|formatted pattern]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visualcollaborative.com/company |title= About Visual Collaborative |publisher=visualcollaborative.com |date= |accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref> They have been held in reputable galleries, lofts
or donated [[Real estate|spaces]] by private owners who include art enthusiasts and lifelong [[patrons of the arts]].<ref name="ngrland"/> They are executed through [[Equity_sharing|joint ventures]] with other arts and humanities organisations<ref name="voa"/> which have in the past included [[Arts_district|''Arts District'']] Hyattsville Master Association in Prince George’s County and Voices for Children Miami.<ref name="vanityhy">{{cite web | url=http://www.ladybrillemag.com/visual-collaborative-vanity/ | title=R&B Singer TolumiDE Serenades Guests at Visual Collaborative ‘VANITY’ Event! | publisher= Ladybrille| date=December 17, 2015 }}</ref>
or donated [[Real estate|spaces]] by private owners who include art enthusiasts and lifelong [[patrons of the arts]].<ref name="ngrland"/> They are executed through [[Equity_sharing|joint ventures]] with other arts and humanities organisations<ref name="voa"/> which have in the past included [[Arts_district|''Arts District'']] Hyattsville Master Association in Prince George’s County and Voices for Children Miami.<ref name="vanityhy">{{cite web | url=http://www.ladybrillemag.com/visual-collaborative-vanity/ | title=R&B Singer TolumiDE Serenades Guests at Visual Collaborative ‘VANITY’ Event! | publisher= Ladybrille| date=December 17, 2015 }}</ref>
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Visual Collaborative treats arts enthusiasts to an evening of performances | publisher= [[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] | date=December 21, 2015 }}</ref>
Visual Collaborative treats arts enthusiasts to an evening of performances | publisher= [[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] | date=December 21, 2015 }}</ref>


== 10 Years ==
== 10 Year milestone ==
In spring 2017, its founder [[Olufeko]] attended and spoke at the [[Blavatnik School of Government]]'s ''Breaking the Frame[works]'' conference at [[Oxford University]] alongside other [[Thought_leader|thought leaders]], discussing media, technology and socioeconomics.<ref name="Vanguard">{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/african-leaders-mike-adenuga-jr-endorse-philosopherslegacy/ |title=African leaders endorse Philosophers’Legacy|publisher=[[Vanguard_(Nigeria)|Vanguard Nigeria]]|author=Ibiwoye Dotun|date=|accessdate=Dec 8, 2017}} </ref> Prior to the conference, Visual Collaborative collaborated with the conference team at Oxford issuing a painting titled the [[Philosophers_Legacy_(Heirloom)|''Philosophers Legacy'']]. The concept operated in [[stealth mode]] simultaneously to the conference. The piece was completed in October 2017, making its debut inside ''UNESCO'' World Heritage site, [[Sungbo's Eredo]], coinciding with the 10th year anniversary of Visual Collaborative.
In spring 2017, Visual Collaborative's founder [[Olufeko]] attended and spoke at the [[Blavatnik School of Government]]'s ''Breaking the Frame[works]'' conference at [[Oxford University]], discussing media, technology and socioeconomics.<ref name="Vanguard">{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/african-leaders-mike-adenuga-jr-endorse-philosopherslegacy/ |title=African leaders endorse Philosophers’Legacy|publisher=[[Vanguard_(Nigeria)|Vanguard Nigeria]]|author=Ibiwoye Dotun|date=|accessdate=Dec 8, 2017}} </ref> Prior to the conference, Visual Collaborative partnered with the conference team at Oxford issuing a painting titled the ''Philosophers Legacy''. The concept was actively developed in [[stealth mode]] simultaneously with the conference's activities. The high-profiled charity artwork was inscribed with numerous signatures from art patrons and celebrities, the art piece was completed in October 2017, making its debut inside [[Sungbo's Eredo]] marking the platform's 10th year anniversary.<ref name="Vanguard"></ref>
== Publishing ==

In 2019 Visual Collaborative launched an [[open access]] online journal called [[Visual_Collaborative_(Polaris)|Polaris ''North Star'']].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Visual Collaborative in Periodicals database {{!}} OCLC WorldCat|url = https://www.worldcat.org/title/visual-collaborative-polaris/oclc/1096432925|website = www.worldcat.org|accessdate = 2019-05-01}}</ref> Volume 1 of the collective featured 26 practitioners from three continents, such as; [[Polly Alakija]], [[Bahia Shehab]] and [[Remi Vaughan-Richards]]. The catalogue explores creative disciplines, perspectives and intrinsic value of the featured practitioners and how they interact with society. The project commenced in the Winter of 2019 for a period of three months. The initiative is said to have been designed to iterate over time for content providers in the private sector, academic institutions and incubators.<ref name="yale">{{cite news |title=Ade Olufeko speaks at Yale University, collaborates with Bahia Shehab, others in new collective |url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/04/ade-olufeko-speaks-at-yale-university-collaborates-with-bahia-shehab-others-in-new-collective/ |accessdate=2 May 2019 |publisher=New Telegraph |date=2 April 2019}}</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Biennale|Art biennials]]
* [[Biennale|Art biennials]]

Revision as of 19:26, 1 August 2019

Visual Collaborative
StatusActive
GenreArts, Technology and Music Festival
FrequencySeasonal
VenueVarious
Location(s)Minneapolis, New York City
North America
Years active18
Inaugurated2007
FounderAde Olufeko
Most recentPolaris
Previous eventVANITY
Patron(s)Various sponsors
Organised byVisual Collaborative, LLC
Filing statusPrivate
PeopleTola Israel
Websitevisualcollaborative.com

Visual Collaborative is a U.S based festival and publishing platform that showcases and develops artists of various genres. Receiving acclaim internationally, it was featured by The Guardian which described the work as constantly redefining the concept of popups by its gatherings, the platform organizes exhibitions that feature symposium style talks, digital art, technology and live music performances.[1]

History

In 2006, Visual Collaborative was founded by designer and technologist Ade Abayomi Olufeko, to bridge the gap between creative professionals and their commercial value.[1][2] Since originating in Minneapolis, Visual Collaborative has showcased collections and talks in Minneapolis, Miami, New York City, The Mission San Francisco California,[3] Columbia Maryland, and Washington D.C.[4]

In 2007, the group's inaugural event featured international artists Miko Simmons and Linda Zacks, took place at the original Center for Independent Artists, inside Instituto de Cultura y Educacion located in a community of South Minneapolis. In 2011, in Washington D.C., Visual Collaborative produced an exhibition featuring emerging and established artists with a collection described as vibrant new art.[4] In 2015, the platform collaborated with the Arts District Hyattsville Master Association in Hyattsville, utilizing the Lustine Center to host a group exhibition themed Vanity.[5]

Concept

Selam Worku, an Actress, Singer-Songwriter of Ethiopian descent, performing live at ENCORE exhibition in 2013

The Visual Collaborative exhibitions occur as disruptive innovation in a traveling formatted pattern.[6] They have been held in reputable galleries, lofts or donated spaces by private owners who include art enthusiasts and lifelong patrons of the arts.[5] They are executed through joint ventures with other arts and humanities organisations[2] which have in the past included Arts District Hyattsville Master Association in Prince George’s County and Voices for Children Miami.[7]

Visual Collaborative is a platform that represents artists and works of diverse backgrounds. Its past emerging and notable features include: Aniekan Udofia, Tiphanie Brooke, Dawn Okoro, Danielle Eckhardt, Eugene Ankomah and music recording artist TolumiDE.[8]

In 2008, Visual Collaborative adopted an outreach model, partnering with Voices for Children Miami-Dade, a Children Foundation that raises funds for abused and neglected children in Miami-Dade County—The organisation gave their proceeds to charity to help build the bridge between the community and the arts.[9][10]

Exhibitions

Events held in U.S Cities before international expansion:

10 Year milestone

In spring 2017, Visual Collaborative's founder Olufeko attended and spoke at the Blavatnik School of Government's Breaking the Frame[works] conference at Oxford University, discussing media, technology and socioeconomics.[12] Prior to the conference, Visual Collaborative partnered with the conference team at Oxford issuing a painting titled the Philosophers Legacy. The concept was actively developed in stealth mode simultaneously with the conference's activities. The high-profiled charity artwork was inscribed with numerous signatures from art patrons and celebrities, the art piece was completed in October 2017, making its debut inside Sungbo's Eredo marking the platform's 10th year anniversary.[12]

Publishing

In 2019 Visual Collaborative launched an open access online journal called Polaris North Star.[13] Volume 1 of the collective featured 26 practitioners from three continents, such as; Polly Alakija, Bahia Shehab and Remi Vaughan-Richards. The catalogue explores creative disciplines, perspectives and intrinsic value of the featured practitioners and how they interact with society. The project commenced in the Winter of 2019 for a period of three months. The initiative is said to have been designed to iterate over time for content providers in the private sector, academic institutions and incubators.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Visual Collaborative treats arts enthusiasts to an evening of performances". The Guardian. December 21, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Makori, Vincent (host) (18 December 2015). "A technologist, Visual Collaborative". Africa 54. Voice Of America (VOA). {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ "Black White Monochrome and Color". FSD Academy. Oct 21, 2011. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c "Visual Grandeur, A Visual Collaborative Exhibition". African Digital Art. December 18, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Visual Collaborative Redefining the essence of arts". The Guardian Nigeria. October 8, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  6. ^ "About Visual Collaborative". visualcollaborative.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  7. ^ "R&B Singer TolumiDE Serenades Guests at Visual Collaborative 'VANITY' Event!". Ladybrille. December 17, 2015.
  8. ^ "Artists & Speakers". visualcollaborative.com. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  9. ^ Visual Collaborative Miami Florida HFA
  10. ^ a b "Visual Collaborative Art Exhibition, Miami 2008!". Ladybrille. April 15, 2008. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Diaspora Initiative continues its platform to push emerging artists". Entertaining Africa. December 19, 2014. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ a b Ibiwoye Dotun. "African leaders endorse Philosophers'Legacy". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved Dec 8, 2017.
  13. ^ "Visual Collaborative in Periodicals database | OCLC WorldCat". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
  14. ^ "Ade Olufeko speaks at Yale University, collaborates with Bahia Shehab, others in new collective". New Telegraph. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.

External links

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