Tadashi Kawamata's The Nest Graces Peter Gabriel's New Single Cover
For the cover of his single "Face the Wall," Peter Gabriel selected Tadashi Kawamata's installation, The Nest. This artwork, which was showcased at Amos Rex in Helsinki during the summer of 2022, featured an array of used chairs and wooden pieces hanging from the roof of Lasipalatsi. The photograph for the cover was captured by Mika Huisman. Gabriel expressed, "When I saw The Nest, I fell in love with it... These messy human chairs are falling over the wall... It's funny, but it's also hopeful." Although he was not previously acquainted with Kawamata's work, The Nest intrigued him. The installation stood out in Helsinki's cultural scene, blending contemporary art with popular culture. The single is now released.
Key facts
- Tadashi Kawamata's installation The Nest was displayed at Amos Rex in Helsinki in summer 2022.
- The artwork featured hundreds of used chairs and wooden objects hung from the roof of Lasipalatsi (Glass Palace).
- Peter Gabriel selected The Nest for the cover of his single Face the Wall.
- The cover photograph was taken by Mika Huisman for Amos Rex.
- Gabriel stated he fell in love with the work at first sight.
- Gabriel was previously unfamiliar with Kawamata's work but became interested in his wider body of work.
- The installation appeared to spill over the edge of the building towards the street.
- Gabriel commented that the work is both funny and hopeful, against unbelievable odds.
Entities
Artists
- Tadashi Kawamata
- Peter Gabriel
- Mika Huisman
Institutions
- Amos Rex
- Lasipalatsi
Locations
- Helsinki
- Finland