Melik Ohanian's 'Stuttering' at CRAC Sète
From July 4 to September 21, 2014, the Centre Régional d'Art Contemporain Languedoc-Roussillon in Sète showcases 'Stuttering,' a solo exhibition by Melik Ohanian. This exhibition includes both established works and nineteen new creations, encapsulating Ohanian's artistic journey since the 1990s. It challenges the coherence of time and space by intertwining personal narratives with collective memories. Notable pieces comprise 'Return From Memory,' a collection of photographs, and the 'Word(s)' series featuring hybrid terminology. Ohanian's exploration of different eras is evident in works like 'Girls of Chilwell Suspended Acting' and 'Modelling Poetry.' He also archives and obliterates copies of Janine Altounian's book, displaying the remnants alongside his father's photographs. The 'Datcha Project' captures shared experiences in an Armenian village.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Stuttering' by Melik Ohanian at CRAC Languedoc-Roussillon, Sète
- Runs from July 4 to September 21, 2014
- Includes 19 new productions plus existing works
- Features 'Return From Memory' lightbox series
- 'Word(s)' series with flickering hybrid words like (G)HOST, (T)HERE, TI(M)ES
- Works reference 1940s women workers, scientific hypotheses, and father Rajak Ohanian's photographs
- 'Pulp Off' involves buying unsold copies of Janine Altounian's book on Armenian genocide, digital archiving, then destroying and exhibiting remains
- 'Datcha Project' started in 2005, a non-production space in Armenia with 5-year delayed testimonies
Entities
Artists
- Melik Ohanian
- Rajak Ohanian
- Janine Altounian
Institutions
- Centre Régional d'Art Contemporain Languedoc-Roussillon
- CRAC
Locations
- Sète
- France
- Armenia
Sources
- artpress —