{v}

Gustav Courbet’s The Origin of the World, is possibly the better-known of historic paintings, to audaciously depict and place female genitalia in the foreground of the work, thereby elevating it to subject matter.

Whilst sexually charged, the anonymous woman’s body and stance, do not attain erotic or pornographic status. The work is simply a crude and unequivocal portrayal of the sinuosity of a (female) body in space, powerfully modelled and accentuated through light and shade. This is precisely how and why {v} was conceived, as an overdue attempt to both celebrate and demystify the female form, by overtly choosing to portray the vagina in literal, or abstracted terms, or even by connotation. The collective multi-media visual exhibition, will be accompanied by ancillary events, such as talks and screenings which shall both foster and encourage debate and dialogue on, and surrounding the subject.

‘Did you Come?’ by Charlene Galea – Performance Art

As part of her artistic body of work being exhibited in {v}, Charlene Galea will be performing ‘Did You Come?’ in Space C at Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta for the public. Anyone interested will need to book by filling in the form in your preferred date below. The performance is suitable for ages 16+. 

Friday 19th February, 7:00 pm (fully booked)

Friday 19th February, 8:30 pm (fully booked)

Thursday 25th February, 7:00 pm (fully booked)

Thursday 25th February, 8:30 pm (fully booked)

Wednesday 10th March, 5:30pm (fully booked)

Thursday 18th March, 7:00 pm (fully booked) Performance cancelled 

Thursday 18th March, 8:00 pm (fully booked) Performance cancelled 

Artists

Alexandra Aquilina, Kevin Attard, Isabelle Borg, Gabriel Buttigieg, Kane Cali, Charlene Galea, Christian Muscat, George Muscat, Matthew Pandolfino, Marcel Pommer, Kim Sammut, Suzanna Scott, Ritty Tacsum and Jenna Tilley.

Curator

Lisa Gwen