Mona Hatoum Retrospective at Tate Modern: Video Interview
A video produced by Tate Modern for Mona Hatoum's major retrospective reveals the artist's working process. Born in Beirut to a Palestinian family in 1952, Hatoum settled in England in 1975. Her work is known for juxtaposing opposites like beauty and horror, softness and danger. In the video, she discusses her intuitive material selection, noting that materials often have a tactile resonance for viewers. She draws inspiration from local markets and objects during her travels, recording ideas in notebooks that evolve into large installations. The exhibition at Tate Modern, running until August 27, features about 100 works spanning 35 years, including drawing, video, sculpture, installation, photography, and performance.
Key facts
- Mona Hatoum was born in Beirut in 1952 to a Palestinian family.
- She settled in England in 1975.
- Her work juxtaposes opposites: beauty and horror, softness and danger, familiarity and mystery.
- Hatoum selects materials intuitively, seeking tactile resonance.
- She finds inspiration in local markets and objects during travels.
- She records ideas in notebooks that may become large installations.
- The Tate Modern retrospective runs until August 27.
- The exhibition includes about 100 works from 35 years across multiple media.
Entities
Artists
- Mona Hatoum
Institutions
- Tate Modern
Locations
- Beirut
- Lebanon
- England
- London
- United Kingdom