Sarkis Presents Memory Trilogy in Three Exhibition Installations

Sarkis, the French artist of Armenian origin, staged three exhibition installations in 1986 that he conceived as a trilogy under the title "Sarkis, ma mémoire est ma patrie" (Sarkis, my memory is my homeland). The three exhibitions, comparable to theatrical stagings, explored themes of memory, identity, and displacement through immersive environments. The trilogy format allowed Sarkis to examine how personal and collective memory shapes one's sense of belonging, particularly relevant to his Armenian heritage. The exhibitions were reviewed in the February 1986 issue of artpress magazine. The works incorporated found objects, light, and sound to create multisensory experiences that challenged traditional exhibition formats. Sarkis's practice often merges installation, performance, and video to address historical trauma and cultural memory.