Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian at Château La Coste: Art as Radical Rest
Artists Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian have created an exhibition at Château La Coste in southern France, exploring how to breathe deeply in turbulent times. The show is installed across the estate's grounds, which feature architectural works by Renzo Piano and Oscar Niemeyer, including Niemeyer's final design. In an interview, the artists discussed the power of slowness, framing rest as a radically political act. The exhibition is part of a broader program at the venue, which combines art, architecture, and wine culture.
Key facts
- Exhibition by Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian at Château La Coste.
- Location: Château La Coste near Aix-en-Provence, France.
- The estate includes a pavilion by Renzo Piano and an auditorium by Oscar Niemeyer, his last design.
- Artists discuss the power of slowness and rest as a political act.
- The exhibition is set among vineyards and pine trees.
- The article is from Monopol magazine, a German art publication.
- The exhibition is titled 'Ruhen ist eine radikal politische Handlung' (Rest is a radically political act).
- The interview is part of Monopol Plus subscription content.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Château La Coste
- Monopol
Locations
- Aix-en-Provence
- France