Paul Virilio
Unknown Quantity
- Exhibition, Paris
- Fri 29 Nov 2002 → Sun 30 Mar 2003
Location
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
261 boulevard Raspail
75014 Paris
Unknown Quantity came about as the result of a long-standing interest in the writings and thought of Paul Virilio. Unknown Quantity intends to re-investigate the thought of one of today’s most important contemporary theorists, exploring one of the most important issues raised in his recent writings: the increasing development of accidents as an indirect consequence of man’s inventions.
This exhibition by no means intends to provide a complete overview of the history of accidents, nor does it explore the many ways in which the accident manifests itself in art. Instead, through a selection of documents and the work of contemporary artists, it aims to open up a discussion on the accident and its impact on our world.
On the ground floor of the foundation spaces, a monumental installation by architect Lebbeus Woods and a colossal sculpture by artist Nancy Rubins evoke the concepts of suspension and falling. On the lower level, films and videos by artists, together with a compilation of archive television footage, look to reveal the mystery of those accidents that alter the course of our existence.
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