‘Deep Play’ (2007) by Harun Farocki.
‘Deep Play’ brings together 12 different perspectives on one of the biggest broadcasting events ever – the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany, seen by an estimated 1.5 billion viewers worldwide. The screens combine the artist’s own footage, FIFA footage, digital analyses and 2D and 3D animation sequences, so that we see the event from unexpected viewpoints.
‘Si j’étais un charpentier…’ (2008) by Briac Leprêtre.
The title is based on a Johnny Cash song: ‘If i were a carpenter’:
‘Nomiya’ by Laurent Grasso (2009) on the roof of Palais de Tokyo, Paris.
Nomiya Restaurant is a temporary building situated on the roof of the Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France near the Eiffel Tower. It was designed and built with the artistic concept of taking in the stunning views of the city of Paris by Laurent Grasso with the collaboration of the architect Pascal Grasso. The structure is comprised of a glass “cabin” and perforated metal screening.
‘Gakona’ at Palais de Tokyo, Paris (12.2 – 03.5.2009).
Gakona is made up of 4 solo-shows: Micol Assaël, Ceal Floyer, Laurent Grasso and Roman Signer. In this video by Christophe Ecoffet, Laurent Grasso talks about his work.
‘Mandala’ by
Baptiste Debombourg
Baptiste Debombourg, ‘Codes Article’ (2004)
The furniture has been destroyed with an axe and reconstructed after that. It was brand new, standard, cheap, and impersonal before being destroyed. Afterwards it reflects the frustration, guilt and possible repentance of the individual in relation to serially produced culture.
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