Camille Henrot's 'If Wishes Were Horses' at Kunsthalle Wien
At Kunsthalle Wien, the exhibition 'If Wishes Were Horses,' curated by Luca Lo Pinto, reexamines a 16th-century saying to inspire transformation and optimism. Highlighting the work of female artists, it includes contributions from Nathalie du Pasquier, Babette Mangolte, and Sarah Morris. Henrot’s pieces incorporate anthropological research and epistemological themes, referencing figures like Michel Foucault and Louise Bourgeois. The showcase features an installation, sculptures, and a film that delve into concepts of power and control. Notably, 'Tug of War' presents a braid of chains reminiscent of the 'French braid.' The film 'Tuesday' juxtaposes racehorses with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters. Sculptures 'Wait What and I Say' illustrate anthropomorphic shapes. The exhibition is open until May 28, 2017, at Treitlstrasse 2.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'If Wishes Were Horses' at Kunsthalle Wien
- Curated by Luca Lo Pinto
- Name derived from a 16th-century proverb
- Part of Kunsthalle Wien's program focusing on female artists
- Previous solo projects by Nathalie du Pasquier, Babette Mangolte, Sarah Morris
- Henrot cites Michel Foucault on power and resistance
- Henrot cites Louise Bourgeois on fear of power
- Central installation 'Tug of War' made of chains, metal, cords, rubber hoses
- 'Tug of War' references 'French braid' hairstyle from North Africa
- Film 'Tuesday' juxtaposes racehorses and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters
- Sculptures 'Wait What and I Say' in bronze, aluminum, wood, leather
- Exhibition runs until May 28, 2017
- Precedes Henrot's carte blanche at Palais de Tokyo in Paris
Entities
Artists
- Camille Henrot
- Nathalie du Pasquier
- Babette Mangolte
- Sarah Morris
- Michel Foucault
- Louise Bourgeois
Institutions
- Kunsthalle Wien
- Palais de Tokyo
- kamel mennour
- König Galerie
- Metro Pictures
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria
- Paris
- France
- North Africa
- America
- Treitlstrasse 2