Saša Tkačenko's Minimalist Exhibition at Eugster, Belgrade Explores Absence Through Low Band References
Saša Tkačenko, a Serbian artist, is showcasing the exhibition I Could Live in Hope at the Eugster gallery in Belgrade, which will be open until 17 August 2024. This exhibition highlights four pieces that delve into themes of absence and memory, drawing inspiration from the American indie rock group Low. One installation features the word 'LOW' illuminated with a red neon 'O' and dark blue 'L' and 'W'. Another work, titled The Band (2024), includes a description of Low, established in 1993 by Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Additionally, a table presents the track list from their debut album released in 1994, while a T-shirt displaying the album title is mounted on the wall. The exhibition resonates with Serbia's political landscape, reflecting the colors of the Serbian flag amidst ongoing protests.
Key facts
- Exhibition I Could Live in Hope runs through 17 August 2024 at Eugster gallery in Belgrade
- Features only four works including a large 'LOW' wall installation with neon and painted elements
- References American indie rock band Low formed in 1993 in Duluth, Minnesota by Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker
- Includes a plasterboard piece with factual band information acetone-printed onto its surface
- Plastic table displays scratched track list from Low's 1994 debut album I Could Live in Hope
- White T-shirt with album title hangs taped to wall resembling concert merchandise
- Gallery is located in a metal hangar on Belgrade's industrial outskirts
- Connects to Serbia's political context with colors echoing national flag and references to 1990s Balkan wars
Entities
Artists
- Saša Tkačenko
- Alan Sparhawk
- Mimi Parker
Institutions
- Eugster
- ArtReview
Locations
- Belgrade
- Serbia
- Duluth
- Minnesota
- United States