Fumus Fugiens
dal 1/12/2006 al 9/2/2007
Segnalato da
Irene Kopelman
Peter Madden
Teresa Margolles
Francis McKee
Daniel Roth
Elisabeth Schimana
Thomas Freiler
Fabien Verschaere
Mieke Van de Voort
1/12/2006
Fumus Fugiens
Smart Project Space, Amsterdam
9 artists have been invited to react upon the knowledge and methodology used to excavate the history of SMART's new location and its former function as a Pathological Anatomical Laboratory. The works focus on dissection, forensics and vanitas symbolism and other elements that are relevant to anatomical practice.
Group Show
There are many features in and around SMART Project Space's new location that remind
the visitor of its former function as a Pathological Anatomical Laboratory. Instead
of leaving the past behind, SMART Project Space decided to unearth the remnants of
this background and the specific character of the PAL building focussing on
dissection, forensics and vanitas symbolism and other elements that are relevant to
anatomical practice. This inquiry has resulted in an extensive research into the
history of the building, its hidden truths and deceptions and consequently to the
exhibition Fumus Fugiens (transient smoke). Nine artists have been invited to react
upon the knowledge and methodology used to excavate this history. The result is a
subtle and balanced presentation of works in which the intimate awareness of ones
destiny emanates as a common experience that inspires divergent reactions, ranging
from melancholy and fear to conspicuous mirth.
Artists: Irene Kopelman, Peter Madden, Teresa Margolles, Francis McKee, Daniel Roth, Elisabeth Schimana & Thomas Freiler, Fabien Verschaere, Mieke Van de Voort
Opening Saturday 2 December, 21hrs
SMART Project Space
Arie Biemondstraat 105-113 Amsterdam
Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00-17:00