Miranda July's First Retrospective at Fondazione Prada
In Milan, Fondazione Prada's Osservatorio is showcasing 'Miranda July: New Society', marking the first extensive retrospective of the American artist, under the curation of Mia Locks. This exhibition highlights a range of works, including short films, performances, and installations dating back to 1997, such as the multichannel video installation 'F.A.M.I.L.Y. (Falling Apart Meanwhile I Love You)', produced between 2020 and 2024. July engaged seven performers through Instagram, guiding them in creating video responses that she later edited with a free application. The themes of power dynamics and intimacy resonate with her previous works like 'Learning to Love You More' and 'Eleven Heavy Things'. Additionally, the exhibition features items from July's 2015 live social experiment 'New Society' and includes a publication with a dialogue with Cindy Sherman. It coincides with a film retrospective at Cinema Godard.
Key facts
- First retrospective dedicated to Miranda July, curated by Mia Locks.
- Exhibition titled 'Miranda July: New Society' at Fondazione Prada's Osservatorio in Milan.
- Features works from 1997 onward, including short films, performances, and installations.
- New multichannel video installation 'F.A.M.I.L.Y.' (2020-2024) involves seven performers recruited via Instagram.
- July edited the video using a free app her teenage son uses for TikTok.
- Exhibition includes artifacts from July's 2015 live social experiment 'New Society'.
- Publication with conversation between Miranda July and Cindy Sherman titled 'Andare in pezzi'.
- Complete film retrospective at Cinema Godard of Fondazione Prada.
Entities
Artists
- Miranda July
- Harrell Fletcher
- Cindy Sherman
Institutions
- Fondazione Prada
- Osservatorio Fondazione Prada
- Cinema Godard
- Brooklyn Academy of Music
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Vermont
- Berkeley
- Los Angeles
- New York
- Venice