The collective Slavs and Tatars presents 'Not Moscow Not Mecca', an exhibition exploring the rich cultural and geopolitical landscapes of Central Asia. Through a multi-part cycle titled 'The Faculty of Substitution', the works examine the intricate interplay of historical narratives. Symbolic fruits become metaphors for self-knowledge and cultural comparisons, challenging established viewpoints. Visitors can engage with this syncretic blend of art, history, and contemporary themes.
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This exhibition by the collective Slavs and Tatars explores the cultural and geopolitical narratives of Central Asia, examining the parallels between communism and Islam. It features a multi-part cycle titled 'The Faculty of Substitution', using symbolic fruits to investigate themes of self-knowledge and cultural comparison.
The exhibition 'Not Moscow Not Mecca' by the artist collective Slavs and Tatars, held at the Secession from May 3 to June 17, 2012, delves into the historical and geopolitical significance of Central Asia. The collective posits communism and Islam as the two major narratives of the region, framing their work as an "autobiography" of this complex area. Central to the exhibition is the concept of "substitution," representing the "mental agility, coordination, and sense of balance needed to tell one story through another." The exhibition uses symbolic fruits, such as watermelons, pomegranates, mulberries, and quinces, presented as both edible arrangements and oversized sculptures. These fruits serve as metaphors for cultural exchange, challenging established narratives and exploring the dichotomies between East and West, modernity and Islam. The work also touches upon linguistic substitution, the influence of landscape on memory, and the tension between sacred and profane knowledge. The display in the Graphic Cabinet, titled "collective autobiography of the flora of Central Asia," invites visitors to engage intellectually, emotionally, and sensually with the themes, offering multiple access points akin to a bazaar. The exhibition is noted for its syncretic approach, blending pop and high culture, historical and contemporary elements with humor and generosity.
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