Malachi Farrell "The Shops are Closed"
Abrons Arts Center
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Celebrated for his kinetic installations of robotic figures employing familiar materials and sophisticated choreographies, Irish-born and Paris-based artist Malachi Farrell probes the political landscape with a shrewd wit and uncanny humor. In the Main Gallery, the artist animates white plastic air-conditioning tubes to great effect - calling forth a range of associations from strict military cadence to childlike freedom of movement. The Shops Are Closed refers to the military curfew during the violent conflicts in Northern Ireland in the late 1960s, when the closure of shops represented the chaos of war and its dysfunctional interference in the everyday lives of civilians. Additional works include a second sculptural installation with accompanying audio, and projected video animations. Curated by Jane Kim/Thrust Projects.
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Schedule
from November 20, 2009 to January 31, 2010
Opening Reception on 2009-11-20 from 18:00 to 21:00