Fiona Tan
dal 23/2/2011 al 1/4/2011
Segnalato da
23/2/2011
Fiona Tan
Galerie de l'Uqam, Montreal
On show a selection of video installations that reveals several themes used by the artist to question the cultural identity. While much of Tan's early work focused on the use of found archival images, her recent projects involve the use of actors and location shooting. These new works address her long-standing interest in the documentary image, both personal and public, and the role of memory and forgetting in the construction of identity.
curated by Bruce Grenville
The Galerie de l'UQAM will inaugurate an exhibition of recent creations by artist Fiona Tan, whose work dazzled visitors to the Dutch Pavilion at the 2009 Venice Biennale. Fiona Tan: Rise and Fall features a selection of video installations that reveals several themes used by the artist to question the cultural identity. Born Indonesian, graduated from Australia and living in the Netherlands, Fiona Tan is a major figure in the international art scene. The project, co-organized by the Vancouver Art Gallery and Aargauer Kunsthaus (Switzerland), is curated by Bruce Grenville, Senior Curator of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The exhibition
Fiona Tan: Rise and Fall marks a new trajectory for the artist and documents an important stage in her career. While much of Tan’s early work focused on the use of found archival images, her recent projects involve the use of actors and location shooting. These new works address her long-standing interest in the documentary image, both personal and public, and the role of memory and forgetting in the construction of identity.
The catalogue
The exhibition is accompanied by a 128-page full-colour publication featuring the artist’s work and major essays by exhibition curator, Bruce Grenville; Okwui Enwezor, curently adjunct curator at International Center of Photography, New York and the forthcoming director of the Haus der Kunst in Munich; Michael Newman, associate professor of art history, theory and criticism at the Art Institute of Chicago; Irit Rogoff, professor of visual culture at Goldsmiths College at London University and Madeleine Schuppli, director of the Aargauer Kunstaus.
Supporters:
Canadian Heritage
Mondriaan Foundation (Amsterdam)
Canada Council for the Arts.
Public Activities:
Nuit blanche on February 26, the Galerie will be open from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. for the benefit of night owls celebrating La Nuit blanche.
Noontime Contemporary Art, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
A guide will be on hand to discuss the works and answer visitors’ questions. Open to all. No reservation required.
Guided tours of the exhibition
For groups, on reservation only.
Information: Julie Bélisle at 514-987-3000, ext. 1424 or at: belisle.julie@uqam.ca
Image: Fiona Tan, Rise and Fall, 2009, two-channel video installation. Courtesy of the artist, Frith Street Gallery, London
For more information please contact Julie Bélisle at 514-987-3000, ext. 1424 or at: belisle.julie@uqam.ca
Opening Thursday February 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Galerie de l’UQAM
Université du Québec à Montréal
Pavillon Judith-Jasmin, 1400, rue Berri (angle Sainte-Catherine), Salle J-R120, Montréal (Québec)
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12 am to 18 pm
Free admission