Kyle Thompson's 'Sinking Ship' Exhibition Across Three Italian Cities
Kyle Thompson (Chicago, 1992) presents 'Sinking Ship', a solo exhibition spanning three venues of aA29 Project Room in Milan, Reggio Emilia, and Caserta, opening November 22 and 24, 2019. The show features his haunting photographs of 'landscapes of waste'—abandoned American towns devastated by tornadoes, floods, or administrative neglect, often invisible on Google Maps. Thompson's work includes self-portraits where he becomes a ghost among domestic ruins, alongside handwritten letters from residents of these ghost towns. The series earned him a spot in the photography team for the second season of Netflix's 'OA', blending drama, dystopia, mystery, and supernatural elements. The exhibition runs until January 29, 2020.
Key facts
- Kyle Thompson was born in Chicago in 1992.
- The exhibition is titled 'Sinking Ship'.
- It is hosted by aA29 Project Room in Milan, Reggio Emilia, and Caserta.
- Opening dates are November 22 and 24, 2019.
- The exhibition runs from November 20, 2019 to January 29, 2020.
- Thompson photographs 'landscapes of waste' including tornado- and flood-devastated areas.
- He includes self-portraits as a ghost in domestic ruins.
- Thompson was selected for the photography team for Netflix's 'OA' second season.
Entities
Artists
- Kyle Thompson
Institutions
- aA29 Project Room
- Netflix
Locations
- Chicago
- United States
- Milan
- Italy
- Reggio Emilia
- Caserta