Nebula exhibition in Venice presents eight site-specific video works exploring fog, disorientation and resistance

At the Complesso dell’Ospedaletto in Venice, the exhibition titled Nebula showcases eight newly commissioned video installations that delve into themes such as fog, partial visibility, and disorientation. Running until 24 November and organized by Fondazione in Between Art Film, the exhibit is set in a historic site that has previously functioned as a hospital, church, pharmacy, concert hall, and retirement home. Among the works, Basir Mahmood's three-channel video, Brown Bodies in an Open Landscape are Often Migrating (2024), utilizes footage of migrants from South Asia to Europe, while Christian Nyampeta's When Rain Clouds Gather (2024) juxtaposes girls on a trampoline with news of genocides. Other notable pieces include Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme's Until we became fire and fire us (2023–) and Diego Marcon's Fritz (2024). The exhibition employs sound-absorbing materials to enhance the immersive experience, blurring the lines between the artworks and the venue.