November 15, 2018
2-TIMES • Art
Kader Attia,
‘Héroes Heridos’
@ Lehmann Maupin
—
“An examination of
the wide-ranging
effects of colonialism
and the repercussions
of Western hegemony
on non-Western
culture...”
Born:
1970 – Dugny, France.
Lives & works:
Paris & Berlin.
The exhibition:
Is Attia's 1st solo with
Lehmann Maupin in
Hong Kong, presenting
recent works on canvas,
collage, sculpture,
and his 2018 film
‘Héroes Heridos’.
"By placing
traditional objects
within a contemporary
context and making
subtle alterations or
additions, Attia invites
the viewer to question
the complicated and
often inaccurate
depiction of our
multiple histories.”
2-TIMES' highlights:
· Untitled, 2018
· Untitled, 2018
On view at:
Lehmann Maupin
—
407 Pedder Building,
12 Pedder Street,
Hong Kong.
Closes:
December 22, 2018.