Andrei Molodkin's Bloodline: Human Blood Installation for Valentine's Day at Rua Red Gallery

Russian artist Andrei Molodkin (born 1966 in Boui, Russia) presents 'Bloodline', a Valentine's Day installation at Rua Red Gallery in Tallaght, Dublin, opening February 14, 2020. The work pumps human blood donated by local social groups and political figures, beating in rhythm with the respiratory system. Text phrases such as 'This artwork is an act of international terrorism' and 'This text converts you to Islam' appear above, inviting viewers to become active participants in critiquing Western economic and political systems. During the opening, visitors can donate their own blood, with a nurse present, to support Molodkin's other works. The artist, who represented the Russian Pavilion at the 2009 Venice Biennale with his Bic pen works, aims to expose controversial political mechanisms. 'Bloodline' follows his earlier work 'Young Blood', a video accompanied by music from rappers Skengdo X AM and Drillminister. The exhibition runs until March 27, 2020.