The Franco-Swiss artist Jean-Daniel Berclaz, who now lives in Marseille, in his work examines the societal and urban perceptions of landscape. It is this theme which also pervades his fictitious Musée du point de vue. For this 'open air museum' he explores cities and landscapes which he then photographs from a certain point of view. At two very diverse locations in the city or its surroundings he stages vernissages as venues for people to communicate: invitations are sent out, food and drink is served on the day by waiters. Berclaz photographs and films the events.
Finally, in the context of an exhibition in a real museum/gallery photos and videos serve to present the two chosen 'landscapes' as well as the two vernissages. The videos here are projected onto two massive screens facing each other. The visitors to the exhibition thus move between them. The effect is a medley of real and filmed persons, voices, and a dense sphere of communication.
In Innsbruck Berclaz chose for his vernissage events the
Hafelekar summit (2334 m above sea level) and the Innsteg (a pedestrian bridge over the river Inn).
Dates:
1st vernissage: Sunday, September 9, 2001 11 – 15 p.m.
2nd vernissage: Thursday, September 13, 2001 6.30 – 9.30 p.m.
The exhibition in the Kunstraum Innsbruck opens: October 5, 2001 (until October 27, 2001) |
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