Deimantas Narkevičius explores geopolitical anchors and folkloric traditions in London exhibition

From 12 January to 18 February, Maureen Paley in London showcases Deimantas Narkevičius's exhibition, The Fifer, which explores themes of geopolitical significance and folklore. Among the featured pieces is Europa 54° 54' – 25° 19' (1997), a film documenting a journey to the geographic heart of Europe, located near Vilnius, Lithuania. Another highlight is Akmenys Po Du (1–17) (2023), which consists of enlarged Polaroid images of boulders tied to pagan stories. Narkevičius examines the relationship between folklore and European identity, emphasizing the disputed nature of Europe's center. His work also includes The Fifer (2019), which incorporates a holographic display, a bronze flute cast, and photographs, reflecting on Édouard Manet's artwork and the tension between companionship and invasion in light of the ongoing conflict following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.