Antarcticaworldpassport.com Website Review

- To act in favour of sustainable development through simple, daily acts - To defend natural environments under threat, as a global public resource - To fight against climate change generated by human activity - To support humanitarian actions aiding displaced peoples of the - To share values of peace and equality The Antarctica World Pas*port is a universal pas*port for a continent without borders, common good of humanity. Climate change has no borders. Lucy Orta and Jorge Orta are internationally renowned artists who have been working in partnership at Studio Orta since 1992. Their collaborative practice explores the major concerns that define the 21st century: biodiversity, sustainability, climate change, and exchange among peoples. The artists realise major bodies of work employing drawing, sculpture, photography, video and performances in an endeavour to use art to achieve social justice. Their work is the focus of exhibitions in major contemporary art museums around the world and can be found in international public and private collections. In 1995, Lucy + Jorge Orta present the Antarctica World Pas*port concept at the XLVI Biennale di Venezia in Italy. And in 2007, they finally embark on an expedition to Antarctica to install their ephemeral installation Antarctic Village – No Borders and raise the Through the Antarctica project, the artists explore the underlying principles of the of the Antarctic peace treaty, as a symbol of the unification of world citizens. The continent’s immaculate environment the village embodies all the wishes of humanity and In 2008, the first printed edition of the Antarctica World Pas*port was produced for an important survey exhibition of the artist’s work at the Hangar Bicocca centre for contemporary art in Milan, Italy. Through the worldwide distribution of Antarctica World Pas*port the artists have created a major socially engaging and participative art Artists Lucy + Jorge Orta have been commissioned by DISPLACEMENT: Uncertain Journeys to present Antarctica.