Andrius Arutiunian's Solo Exhibition 'Obol' Explores Underworld Futures at Le Forum
The Foundation d'entreprise Hermès is presenting 'Obol,' a solo exhibition by Armenian-Lithuanian artist and composer Andrius Arutiunian at Le Forum. Curated by Tomoya Iwata of The 5th Floor, this marks Arutiunian's first solo show in Japan. The exhibition investigates future concepts of the underworld through rituals of transition. Arutiunian, who represented Armenia at the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022, has previously exhibited at institutions including Centre Pompidou and Palais de Tokyo. His work examines time as a hypnotic force, using music as temporal architecture while exploring vernacular practices and political parallels.
Key facts
- Andrius Arutiunian is presenting his first solo exhibition in Japan
- The exhibition 'Obol' is curated by Tomoya Iwata of The 5th Floor
- Arutiunian represented Armenia at the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022
- The show explores future concepts of the underworld through ritual transitions
- Arutiunian's work examines time as a viscous, hypnotic force using musical architecture
Entities
Artists
- Andrius Arutiunian
Institutions
- Foundation d'entreprise Hermès
- Le Forum
- The 5th Floor
- Centre Pompidou
- Palais de Tokyo
- Gwangju Biennale
Locations
- Japan
- Armenia
- Lithuania
- Venice