Laura Lima's 'Horse Takes King' at Fondazione Prada, Milan
At Fondazione Prada in Milan, Laura Lima showcases 'Horse Takes King,' marking the conclusion of the 'Slight Agitation' biennial series curated by the Thought Council—comprising Shumon Basar, Elvira Dyangani Ose, and Dieter Roelstraete. Drawing from historian Fernand Braudel's metaphor of tidal movements, this series explores the psychological and physical impacts on its audience. Earlier installments featured works by Tobias Putrih (2016), Pamela Rosenkranz (2017), and Gelitin (2018). Lima's chess-themed exhibition includes three installations under 'syzygy': 'Telescope' (2018) with astronomy discussions, 'Pendulum' (2018) contemplating time, and 'Bird' (2016) invoking sacred themes. Dyangani Ose emphasizes the project’s embrace of 'pataphysics,' challenging interpretation and creating spatial disquiet, with Lima as the central queen.
Key facts
- Laura Lima's 'Horse Takes King' is the fourth chapter of the 'Slight Agitation' biennial series at Fondazione Prada, Milan.
- The Thought Council includes Shumon Basar, Elvira Dyangani Ose, and Dieter Roelstraete.
- The series title references Fernand Braudel's metaphor of Mediterranean tides.
- Previous editions: Tobias Putrih (1/4), Pamela Rosenkranz (2/4), Gelitin (3/4).
- Lima's three installations are 'Telescope' (2018), 'Pendulum' (2018), and 'Bird' (2016).
- 'Pendulum' features a copy of Dalí's 'Fisherman at the Sun' (1928) oscillating like Foucault's pendulum.
- The project is inspired by 'pataphysics, the science of exceptions.
- The exhibition runs at Fondazione Prada's Cisterna space in Milan.
Entities
Artists
- Laura Lima
- Salvador Dalí
- Tobias Putrih
- Pamela Rosenkranz
- Gelitin
- Shumon Basar
- Elvira Dyangani Ose
- Dieter Roelstraete
- Fernand Braudel
- Umberto Eco
Institutions
- Fondazione Prada
- Thought Council
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Cisterna