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Comment: Little changes since last submission. GoldRomean (talk) 14:34, 15 May 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: we don't use external links in the body of an article. Theroadislong (talk) 14:50, 21 April 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: You appear to have a basic misunderstanding of the writing of article here and the use of citations. As an example "His appointment was profiled in The Art Newspaper in 2023, which highlighted the creation of a new curatorial role in response to the climate emergency. Aesthetica Magazine also featured Paranada in its 2025 preview of environmental art exhibitions." adds no value whatsoever.Instead please use what is said about Paranada in the references you choose, selecting them always from multiple independent reliable sources which give him significant coverageWe are not at all interested in the fact that something has been said about him somewhere. Instead we needs to know what has been said about him, and then to see it cited with a reference which passes WP:42You appear to have written this WP:BACKWARDS, deleting what you wish to say and then striving for references to verify it. That has been a waste of your time, and you now need a total rewrite.Why have you not linked carefully to the online references you are using? You have filled out a "retrieved" parameter, but retrieved nothing that we can see. The references are not only to verify what is said, but for readers of Wikipedia."His curatorial strategies are cited in:" Are they? But so what? What is said about them? 🇵🇸🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦🇵🇸 11:20, 21 April 2025 (UTC)
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John Kenneth Paranada | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1988 Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Nationality | British-Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Curator, critic, researcher, writer |
| Known for | Curator of Art and Climate Change at the Sainsbury Centre |
John Kenneth Paranada (born 22 September 1988) is a Filipino-born British curator, critic and researcher. Paranada also goes by the nickname "Ken." He holds the position of Curator of Art and Climate Change at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, England.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Paranada was born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He earned a bachelor's degree in Philippine Studies at De La Salle University and a master's degree in Museum Studies from the University of the Philippines.[3] He later studied the Philosophy of Nature at Sciences Po in Paris and earned degrees in curating from Zurich University of the Arts and Goldsmiths, University of London.[4][5]
Curatorial Career
[edit]Paranada was named an EPIC Fellow by the Association of Art Museum Curators in 2023.[6] He also participated in the panel "Environmental Ethics of Commissioning and Exhibition-Making" hosted by the same organisation.[7] The International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (CIMAM) featured Paranada in a publication on climate-focused curatorial roles, stating: "His appointment marks a significant step in the UK's museum landscape, emphasizing a dedicated response to the climate crisis through innovative curatorial practices.".[8]
He contributed to the IdeasCity initiative with the New Museum and NTU CCA Singapore.[9][10] At the Cultural Center of the Philippines, he co-curated projects including The Collection of Jane Ryan & William Saunders.[11][12]
In 2023, he was appointed to the newly created role of Curator of Art and Climate Change at the Sainsbury Centre. The post is part of the institution’s climate-related programming and is supported by the John Ellerman Foundation.[13][14]
Writing in The Art Newspaper, Louisa Buck noted that Paranada's role as Curator of Art and Climate Change "signals a shift in institutional priorities," with climate change moving "to the heart of curatorial agendas".[15]
Paranada curated Sediment Spirit: The Activation of Art in the Anthropocene (2023)[16] and A World of Water (2025)[17],both of which explored connections between environmental science and contemporary art practice. Aesthetica Magazine noted: "A World of Water is an urgent display that shines a light on the collective, global effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change and to support action which restores marine ecosystems."[18]
According toThe Guardian Paranada’s exhibition presents a multidimensional approach to oceanic change, examining the crisis “through different lenses: ecological, historical, political and spiritual."[19] The article quotes him saying: "What we want to do overall is bring the oceans closer to home," and noted his intent to "look at the issue through different lenses: ecological, historical, political and spiritual" [19]
He has presented at events including the Future Climates Symposium at Newcastle University,[20] the Sustainable ICT Summer School at Université Grenoble Alpes.[21] He is also a member of the Climate Change Working Group of the Association for Art History.[22]
Additional affiliations
[edit]Paranada has delivered talks at Norwich University of the Arts,[23] the Great Northern Creative Fest,[24] and EA Sustain.[25] Recently, he was a keynote speaker for the CIMAM 2024 Annual Conference in Los Angeles.[26][27] Paranada was also a member of jury for the the inaugural Eric and Wendy Schmidt Environment and Art Prize, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MoCA LA).[28][29][30]
Additionally, Paranada was fellow at the Raw Material Company (RAW) Académie's Session 6 "CURA," directed by Koyo Kouoh.[31]
In 2017, Paranda was shortlisted for Ateneo University Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes for Art Criticism.[32]
Publications
[edit]- Planet for Our Future: How Do We Adapt to a Transforming World? – co-editor, Sainsbury Centre (2023).[33]
- Can the Seas Survive Us? – co-editor, Kulturalis (2025).[34]
- "A Path Forward: Curating Art & Climate Change at the Sainsbury Centre" – Museum International (2023). Paranada writes, "The climate crisis demands that museums not only reflect on environmental issues but also actively participate in fostering sustainable futures through interdisciplinary collaborations."[35]
- "How Do We Begin a Meaningful Conversation About Art’s Place in the Climate Crisis" – in Design for Our Planet (2023).[36]
- "Collisions: Art & Climate Change" – in Adaptation: A Reconnected Earth (2023).[37]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sainsbury Centre first UK museum to appoint a Curator of Art and Climate Change". FAD Magazine. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Hardaker, Alistair (5 January 2023). "Museum Moves 30 December 2022 - 5 January 2023". Museums + Heritage. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Albano, Lou (31 January 2023). "A Filipino is appointed curator of art and climate change by the 1st UK museum to elect such a role". GMA News Online. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Stephens, Simon (17 January 2024). "Radical Museums S2E3: Ken Paranada". Museums Journal Podcast. Museums Association. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "John Kenneth Paranada". British Art Network. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "EPIC Fellowship Recipient: John Kenneth Paranada". Association of Art Museum Curators. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Environmental Ethics of Commissioning and Exhibition-Making". Association of Art Museum Curators. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "We are pleased to welcome John Kenneth Paranada to CIMAM". CIMAM. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "NTU CCA Ideas Fest 2020". e-flux. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Ideas Fest 2020". NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Inaugural Exhibit of 21AM Looks at Marcos Hidden Wealth". BusinessWorld. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "All is Not Forgiven by John Kenneth Paranada". Jane Ryan and William Saunders. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts". John Ellerman Foundation. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ ""Filipino curator of art and climate change on museums' role in solving climate crisis: 'We need to create shows about it'" – feature article, GMA News (2023)". 10 February 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Buck, Louisa (22 May 2023). "Curators in the climate crisis: who are the new museum hires turning art institutions green?". The Art Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Invoking new words for our transforming world - Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research". 23 November 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Filipino artist Cian Dayrit to show three works in upcoming UK art exhibit on climate | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Below the Surface". Aesthetica Magazine. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ a b Moorhead, Joanna (13 March 2025). "Keep your head above water: art show looks at the rising seas". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Future Climates Symposium". Art Monthly. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "John Kenneth Paranada – Speaker Profile". Sustainable ICT Summer School. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Climate Change and Curating – Curatorial Committee Working Groups". Association for Art History. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Past VC Talks". Norwich University of the Arts. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Curating Climate Change – The Great Northern Festival". Great Northern Creative Fest. 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Line-up: John Kenneth Paranada". EA Sustain. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Sustainable Futures: How? When? For Whom? - Announcements". e-flux. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "John Kenneth Paranada". cimam.org. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Julian Charrière and Cecilia Vicuña win inaugural Environment and Art Prize". artreview.com. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Aton, Francesca (30 October 2024). "Cecilia Vicuña and Julian Charrière Awarded MOCA LA's Inaugural Art and Environment Prize". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Schmidt Prize – Judging Panel". MOCA. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Session 6". www.rawmaterialcompany.org (in French). Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Kalaw Ledesma Foundation Inc". Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Planet for Our Future". Sainsbury Centre. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Can the Seas Survive Us?". ACC Art Books. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Paranada, John Kenneth (2023). "A Path Forward: Curating Art & Climate Change at the Sainsbury Centre". Museum International. 75 (1–4): 56–65. doi:10.1080/13500775.2023.2343211.
- ^ "Design for Planet Festival Zine 2022". Design Council via Issuu. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Adaptation: A Reconnected Earth". MCAD Manila. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.