NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection Exhibition, WaterFire Arts Center (2024) Bio:
ANNU PALAKUNNATHU MATTHEW’s (b. United Kingdom; lives in Rhode Island, USA) photo-based work draws on old photographs to re-examine historical narratives in the US and South Asia.
Matthew’s recent solo exhibitions include the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada, Nuit Blanche Toronto, the Newport Art Museum, and sepiaEYE, NYC. Matthew has also exhibited her work at the RISD Museum, Newark Art Museum, MFA Boston, MFA Houston, Victoria & Albert Museum, 2018 Fotofest Biennial, as well as at the Smithsonian.
Grants and fellowships that have supported her work include a John Gutmann, MacColl Johnson, two Fulbright Fellowships, and grants from the Rhode Island State Council of the Arts.
Minor Matters Books and sepiaEYE published her monograph, “”The Answers Take Time,”” in December 2022.
Annu Palakunnathu Matthew is a Professor of Art at the University of Rhode Island. She was also the Director of the Center for the Humanities from 2014-2019 and the 2015-17 Silvia Chandley Professor in Peace Studies and Non-violence. Matthew is represented by sepiaEYE, NYC.
www.annumatthew.com
Original NetWorks Catalogue Bio:
Photographer Annu Palakunnathu Matthew was born in England in 1964, grew up in India and lives in Providence; she is a professor of art at the University of Rhode Island.
Source: NetWorks 2009-2010 Catalogue
Single frame from photo animation, 20 x 16 in.
Credits:
Video: Richard Goulis
Additional footage: David H. Wells
Music: “Kirvani” (Veena Improvisation) performed by L. Ramakrishan, Recorded at Lars Nesbakken’s house, Portland, Oregon, January 1, 2004
Executive Producer: Joseph A. Chazan M.D.
Additional resources:
Artist’s website: annumatthew.com
Highlighting the work of selected artists who have played vital roles in shaping the contemporary visual arts community in Rhode Island. This collection of brief video portraits provides a window into the lives, practices, and cultural contributions of professional artists.
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