Discover the significant exhibition of Moroccan-French artist Bouchra Khalili at the Secession. It showcases her acclaimed video trilogy 'The Speeches Series' and other major works, including the premiere of 'Twenty-Two Hours.' Khalili’s powerful visual essays explore themes of international solidarity, anti-colonialism, and the emancipation of marginalized groups. The exhibition was on view from April 13 to June 17, 2018.
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This exhibition features the work of Moroccan-French artist Bouchra Khalili, focusing on her video trilogy 'The Speeches Series,' the installation 'Foreign Office,' and the film 'The Tempest Society.' The exhibition explores themes of international solidarity, anti-colonialism, and the emancipation of marginalized groups.
The exhibition at Secession presents the work of Moroccan-French artist Bouchra Khalili, highlighting her engagement with themes of international solidarity, anti-colonialism, and the histories of liberation movements. Featured are her video trilogy 'The Speeches Series' (2012–13), a part of the mixed-media installation 'Foreign Office' (2015), and the film 'The Tempest Society' (2017). 'Foreign Office' delves into the period after Algeria's independence, when Algiers became a hub for international revolutionary movements. The exhibition also includes 'The Speeches Series,' a collection of five speeches presented from memory by five protagonists in their native languages, exploring language, resistance, citizenship, and labor. 'The Tempest Society' is a hypothetical film set in contemporary Athens, where participants explore the current state of Greece, Europe, and the Mediterranean through theater. Khalili's practice is characterized by a clear and formally precise visual language, driving the documentary form ethically and aesthetically. Her works, which can be viewed as visual essays, construct an 'alternative history' by contrasting collective narratives with individual stories told by members of social minorities. These stories challenge hegemonic narratives and often come from overlooked perspectives, prompting discussions about the connections between colonial and post-colonial history and contemporary debates on global migration. The exhibition also includes the premiere of her new film, 'Twenty-Two Hours' (2018), which uses Jean Genet's 1970 solidarity visit to the Black Panther Party in the USA as a starting point.
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