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Daniel Jacoby

Cuculí

Vidéo | hdv | couleur | 11:32 | Pérou, Pays-Bas | 2011

Daniel Jacoby makes abstract narrations using videos, texts, publications, performances and various other formats. They draw together a variety of scientific curiosities, anecdotes and references that often intertwine, but always leave a portion of uncertainty. In these complex environments, elements interact under unknown logics where the lack of conclusions is somehow replaced with poetry. Collaborating with creators and professionals from other disciplines is a crucial part of his work.

After receiving an MA in Artistic Research and Production at the University of Barcelona, Daniel Jacoby (Lima, 1985) has complemented his experience with residencies in Japan (Tokyo Wonder Site) and in The Netherlands (ARE). Recent exhibitions include "Platypus Logic" (solo) at Galeria Toni Tàpies (Barcelona), "adenOrr" (solo) at Museu de l'Empordà (Figueres), the 11th Cuenca Biennial (Cuenca), "Julio #5" at Centro Cultural Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo), "Vic Cambrils Barcelona..." at Midway Contemporary Art (Minneapolis), "Before Everything" at CA2M (Móstoles) and the 7th Leandre Cristòfol Biennial at Centre d?Art La Panera (Lleida). His projects have been awarded grants such as the ones given by Cajasol (Sevilla) and the Fundació Guasch Coranty (Barcelona), and prizes such as the Fundación José García Jiménez Prize (Murcia) and the Miquel Casablancas Prize (Barcelona). Jacoby is a member of the editorial team of Texto (http://contienetexto.net), a book and web project around artist texts. For 2012, he prepares a residence that will result in a solo exhibition at Casino Luxembourg?s Project Room (Luxembourg).