Yto Barrada's French Pavilion: A Stylistic Exercise Weakened by Overload
Yto Barrada's exhibition at the French Pavilion invokes Greek mythology to explore textile history. However, the accumulation of references and reliance on a worn artistic vocabulary undermine both the argument and the works' impact.
Key facts
- Yto Barrada exhibits at the French Pavilion.
- The exhibition uses Greek mythology to explore textile history.
- Critics say the work is weakened by excessive references and a tired visual language.
Entities
Artists
- Yto Barrada
Institutions
- French Pavilion