Pierre Alferi, Maria Thereza Alves, Jean-Luc Cramatte + Méthode Bernadette, Jean-Damien Fleury, Susan Hiller, Timo Nasseri, Vanessa Safavi, Ana Strika
Maria Thereza Alves ,Through the Fields and into the Woods, 2007. Photo: Dominique Uldry
Although folklore may seem at odds with contemporary lifestyles, it is periodically held up as a mirror that reflects the identity of various communities. Folkloric expression is never very far from stereotypes, with a spate of recycled elements serving touristic and identity purposes. This folkloric destiny is preceded by a variety of languages, of inspirations, of singularities, of forms and competences. As a compilation of digressions stemming from a few archetypical folkloric elements, the exhibition offers to put them back into perspective – between clichés, vibrating heritage and programmed disappearances.
Timo Nasseri, Sphere I, II, III, VII, VIII, 2008. Photo: Dominique Uldry
Maria Thereza Alves ,Through the Fields and into the Woods, 2007. Photo: Dominique Uldry
Vanessa Safavi, Sans titre, 2009. Photo: Dominique Uldry
En miroir, projections sur le folklore, 2010. Photo: Dominique Uldry
Susan Hiller, Journey to the Land of Tarahumara, 2007. Photo: Dominique Uldry
Méthode Bernadette, Planches noir & blanc, XXe. Photo: Dominique Uldry
En miroir, projections sur le folklore, 2010. Photo: Dominique Uldry
Ana Strika, Sans titre, 2010. Photo: Dominique Uldry
Jean-Damien Fleury, La chanson des Métiers in Archéologie de la Pensée, 1998-2008. Photo: Dominique Uldry