February 2025
We warmly invite you to the opening of the double exhibition of Cécile Monnier and Janis Polar. Discover the multimedia works ‘Antarctic Archives’ by Janis Polar and ‘turn around, turn around, turn around.’ by Cécile Monnier, which include immersive video installations and cleverly devised scenographic elements.
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During her residency in August 2024 Ieva was interested in exploring the place of endemic and invasive plant species in Biel, their traditional roles as well as their historical, environmental and urban implications. Photoforum invited her back to present the results of her residency in a small presentation. “The word ‘invasive’ circled a lot [...]
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Cécile Monnier’s "Turn Around, Turn Around, Turn Around" delves into the ambivalence of fly-fishing as both a cultural practice and a means of environmental exploitation. Combining photography and installation, Monnier reflects on rural life and how childhood experiences shape our present-day interactions with the natural world. More information will follow soon.
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Janis Polar’s Antarctic Archives critically examines how the Antarctic is framed as the “last untouched frontier of nature.” Through immersive installations combining archive materials, video, and soundscapes, Polar explores the colonial and geopolitical narratives shaping our perception of this distant landscape. More information soon.
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Join us for a guided tour of Cécile Monnier: Nature, Memory, and the Ambivalence of Human Connection with curator Danaé Panchaud. Explore how Monnier’s work examines the complex relationship between humans and nature through two powerful installations. Tout est fichu comme un sandwich à la soupe reflects on fly fishing, exploring how this practice [...]
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