Chantal Akerman: Passages — A Major Exhibition of Film Installations at Eye Filmmuseum

This major solo exhibition at Eye Filmmuseum presents eight film installations by Chantal Akerman, a pioneering feminist avant-garde filmmaker who later transitioned to visual art. The exhibition explores her distinctive approach to 'slow cinema' and her ability to imbue ordinary life with profound significance.

Eye Filmmuseum presents a major solo exhibition dedicated to the work of Chantal Akerman, a filmmaker celebrated for her feminist avant-garde cinema and her later significant contributions to visual art. The exhibition, 'Passages', features eight of Akerman's powerful film installations, including her seminal work 'D’Est' (1995), which marked her exploration of the art gallery space, and her final piece 'NOW' (2015). Akerman, known for her minimalist and observational style, often referred to as 'slow cinema,' revealed the hidden complexities and emotional depths beneath the surface of mundane existence. As the child of an Auschwitz survivor, Akerman had a unique ability to 'charge the mundane with significance,' a theme echoed throughout her oeuvre. Her work, characterized by long shots, frontal camera positioning, and wide frames, reinterprets time and space, embodying history, memories, and the quiet lives of individuals. The exhibition highlights Akerman's transition in the mid-1990s from celebrated film director to a recognized visual artist, with her work exhibited internationally in renowned institutions. The exhibition is accompanied by a publication and a related film program exploring her influential cinematographic work.

Information regarding tickets and admission can be found on the Eye Filmmuseum website. Visitors are encouraged to check the official site for the most current details on booking and entry requirements, as the exhibition is part of the museum's general program.