Runa Islam and Salla Tikkä Dual Exhibitions in London
Two exhibitions opened in London in spring 2001: Runa Islam at White Cube (March 7–April 21) and Salla Tikkä at Delfina Project Space (March 9–April 15). Islam's video installations explore cinematic narrative and the gaze, featuring works such as 'Stare Out (Blink)' (1998), '(Turn) Gaze of Orpheus' (1998), 'Tuin' (1998) referencing Fassbinder's film 'Martha', and the new two-screen piece 'Director's Cut (Fool for Love)' (2001) based on Sam Shepard's play. Tikkä's videos adopt a feminist perspective, often set in Finland, focusing on the gendered body. Works include 'Power' (1999), where she boxes a male artist topless, and 'Lasso' (2000), featuring a jogger witnessing a man with a lasso, scored by Ennio Morricone's music from 'Once Upon a Time in the West'. The review was written by Laurent Boubounelle and translated by Frank Straschitz.
Key facts
- Runa Islam exhibited at White Cube, London, from March 7 to April 21, 2001.
- Salla Tikkä exhibited at Delfina Project Space, London, from March 9 to April 15, 2001.
- Islam's works include 'Stare Out (Blink)' (1998), '(Turn) Gaze of Orpheus' (1998), 'Tuin' (1998), and 'Director's Cut (Fool for Love)' (2001).
- 'Tuin' (1998) recreates a scene from Fassbinder's film 'Martha'.
- 'Director's Cut (Fool for Love)' (2001) is a two-screen installation based on Sam Shepard's play 'Fool for Love' (1975).
- Salla Tikkä's works include 'Power' (1999) and 'Lasso' (2000).
- 'Power' (1999) shows Tikkä boxing a male artist topless.
- 'Lasso' (2000) features a jogger and a man with a lasso, with music by Ennio Morricone.
- The review was written by Laurent Boubounelle and translated by Frank Straschitz.
Entities
Artists
- Runa Islam
- Salla Tikkä
- Laurent Boubounelle
- Frank Straschitz
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Sam Shepard
- Ennio Morricone
Institutions
- White Cube
- Delfina Project Space
Locations
- London
- England
- Finland
Sources
- artpress —