ICA LA exhibition explores language, identity, and power through 25 international artists
Running until September 4, the exhibition 'The Condition of Being Addressable' is showcased at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Curated by Marcelle Joseph and Legacy Russell, the exhibit features 25 artists who delve into the connections between language, identity, and power, drawing inspiration from Judith Butler's theories. Notable works include 'Immolation' (1972) by Judy Chicago and Jessica Vaughn's 'After Willis (rubbed, used and moved) #012' (2022). Additionally, photography and video installations, such as Tiona Nekkia McClodden's 'The Backlight 5.10.2016' (2016) and Anaïs Duplan's 'The Lovers Are the Audience Who Watch' (2019), explore the influence of technology on representation. Miatta Kawinzi's 'sweat/tears/sea' (2017) narratively addresses the effects of state policies on marginalized communities.
Key facts
- Exhibition title quotes Judith Butler from Claudia Rankine's 'Citizen: An American Lyric' (2014)
- Features 25 international, intergenerational artists
- Includes Judy Chicago's 'Immolation' (1972) referencing Vietnamese monk protests
- Jessica Vaughn's 2022 work uses seats from Chicago public transit buses
- Tiona Nekkia McClodden's 2016 piece involves smartphone camera flashes
- Anaïs Duplan's 2019 video employs datamoshing on found footage
- Miatta Kawinzi's 2017 video features a first-person speaker over beach imagery
- Exhibition runs through September 4 at Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Entities
Artists
- Judith Butler
- Claudia Rankine
- Marcelle Joseph
- Legacy Russell
- Judy Chicago
- Jessica Vaughn
- Tiona Nekkia McClodden
- Anaïs Duplan
- Miatta Kawinzi
Institutions
- Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- ArtReview
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Chicago
- Vietnam