Ariana is a major two-part film and photographic project by Marine Hugonnier that explores themes of utopia and democracy. In 2002 Hugonnier visited Kabul and the Pandjsher Valley in the north-east of Afghanistan to research and record her project. The result moves between the languages of documentary, film/scenario and poetic essay.
Ariana
Ariana is a major two-part film and photographic project by Marine
Hugonnier that explores themes of utopia and democracy.
In 2002 Hugonnier visited Kabul and the Pandjshêr Valley in the north-east
of Afghanistan to research and record her project. The result moves between
the languages of documentary, film/scenario and poetic essay.
Chisenhale Gallery's 6 week screening of Hugonnier's film is her first solo
show in a public gallery in the UK. The photographic section of the project
can be seen concurrently at MW projects, London. Ariana tours to Galerie
Chantal Crousel, Paris in May and Spacex Gallery, Exeter in May-July.
Ariana will be included in Utopia Station, at the 50th Venice Biennale in
June 2003.
Ariana is commissioned by MW projects and Film and Video Umbrella in
association with Chisenhale Gallery. It is supported by the National
Touring Programme of the Arts Council of England and is sponsored by Guy
and Marion Naggar and Alan Djanogly.
Hugonnier's previous solo shows include "Anna Hanusova. 27.06.01, 5:40" at
Trans Space, New York; Towards Tomorrow, MW projects, London; Fig 1,
London; and Galerie Chantal Crousel, Paris. Marine Hugonnier lives and
works in London and is represented by Galerie Chantal Crousel, Paris and MW
projects, London.
Preview: Tuesday 08 April 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Open: Wed - Sun, 1pm - 6pm
Admission: free / full wheelchair access & facilities
For more press information, visuals and interviews please contact:
Stuart Croft, Press Officer, Chisenhale Gallery
tel: +44 (0)20 8981 4518
upcoming project:
Ella Gibbs presents
SPARE TIME JOB CENTRE
29.01.03 - 09.03.03
CHISENHALE GALLERY 64 Chisenhale Road London E3 5QZ UK
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