Ali Kazma's Subterranean exhibition at Jeu de Paume showcases films on bureaucracy, preservation, and human absence.

The exhibition 'Subterranean' by Ali Kazma is on display at Jeu de Paume in Paris from 17 October to 21 January, showcasing over 20 films characterized by detached observation. The Turkish artist adeptly turns the limitations faced in Turkey into a source of creativity. Among the highlighted pieces are works from his Resistance series, including Tattoo and Calligraphy, which were previously featured at the 2013 Venice Biennale. His notable 2011 piece Clerk examines analogue bureaucracy, while later films such as Safe (2015) and North (2017) illustrate barren Norwegian landscapes. Additional works include Taxidermist (2010), House of Letters (2015), Brain Surgeon (2006), and Mine (2017). The exhibition concludes with Tea Time (2017), further investigating themes of human absence in various settings.