Erki Kasemets and Camille Laurelli are artists whose lives and works are equally deeply intertwined. Their work is not determined by specific methods or finely honed techniques, but rather by a generally open and hybrid attitude towards art and their role in it. Both are fascinated by games; both are avid collectors and equally enjoy invention and mishap.
A three-way ping-pong of ideas has led to a labyrinth-like exhibition based on reuse and playfulness. The display features light, kinetics, interactivity, readymades and textiles. Rather than finger-wagging and moralising, it deals with figurative issues, yet it is still performative and active in its own way, rather than static or passive.
“Inviting Erki Kasemets and Camille Laurelli to make an exhibition together is one of those ideas that, in retrospect, seem so natural that you can’t even put your finger on the moment when it happened. Neither of them could be considered exactly a cultural blocker, however, there is definitely a certain amount of resistance or refusal in their actions. How is it possible that these two artists didn’t meet sooner?” Siim Preiman, curator of the exhibition reflects on the exhibition.
Galerii nimi: Tallinn Art Hall Gallery
Address: Vabaduse väljak 6, Tallinn, Estonia
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 11:00 - 18:00
Open: 02.09.2023 — 05.11.2023
Address: Vabaduse väljak 6, Tallinn, Estonia
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 11:00 - 18:00
Open: 02.09.2023 — 05.11.2023