Martine Feipel & Jean Bechameil's 'Theatre of Disorder' at Casino Luxembourg
Luxembourgish artists Martine Feipel and Jean Bechameil present 'Theatre of Disorder' at Casino Luxembourg, an immersive installation that critiques technology's impact on daily life. The central room, reminiscent of a bygone ballroom, features a headless cyborg statue, fossilized communication devices, a rotating neo-plastic installation, and a bas-relief revealed by a stage curtain. All pieces move unpredictably, powered by a white light system and invasive soundtrack. Curated by Kevin Muhlen, the exhibition references Mondrian's neoplasticism, Fernand Léger's 'Ballet mécanique', and Moholy-Nagy's light-space modulator. Feipel and Bechameil question technological progress and obsolescence, presenting a poetic yet critical view of modernity. The show includes exposed technological connections and preparatory drawings, emphasizing the tension between artifact and sensibility.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Theatre of Disorder' by Martine Feipel and Jean Bechameil
- Held at Casino Luxembourg
- Curated by Kevin Muhlen, director of Casino Luxembourg
- Features a headless cyborg statue, fossilized radios and speakers, a rotating neo-plastic installation, and a bas-relief
- Installation includes a white light system and invasive soundtrack
- References Mondrian, Fernand Léger's 'Ballet mécanique' (1924), and Moholy-Nagy's 'Light-Space Modulator' (1922-1930)
- Explores themes of technological progress, obsolescence, and postmodernism
- Includes preparatory drawings and exposed technological connections
Entities
Artists
- Martine Feipel
- Jean Bechameil
- Piet Mondrian
- Fernand Léger
- László Moholy-Nagy
Institutions
- Casino Luxembourg
Locations
- Luxembourg
Sources
- artpress —