Nation, Narration, Narcosis: Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories

The Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is hosting an exhibition called "Nation, Narration, Narcosis: Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories" in collaboration with the Galeri Nasional Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia), MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum (Chiang Mai, Thailand), and Singapore Art Museum (Singapore). The exhibition explores the relationship between art and political protests, historical trauma, and social narratives from the 19th century to the present, challenging the notion of nation contained in the name Nationalgalerie with alternative concepts of connectivity, solidarity, and individuality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 14 August 2023
Publisher: Kerber Verlag

A captivating exhibition titled "Nation, Narration, Narcosis: Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories" is currently underway at Hamburger Bahnhof, in collaboration with the esteemed Galeri Nasional Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia), MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum (Chiang Mai, Thailand), and Singapore Art Museum (Singapore). This remarkable initiative has been generously funded by the German Federal Cultural Foundation and spearheaded by the Goethe Institut.

The exhibition delves into the intricate relationship between art and political protests, historical trauma, and social narratives spanning from the 19th century to the present. It explores the profound impact of nation-building, colonialism, and the Anthropocene on societies, their narratives, and the delicate balance of our planet's ecology.

Departing from Beuyss's concept of social sculpture, the exhibition challenges the notion of a nation contained within the name Nationalgalerie by presenting alternative concepts of connectivity, solidarity, and individuality. A diverse range of artists, including Agan Harahap, Albert Samreth, Amanda Heng, Ampannee Satoh, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Arahmaiani, Bruce Nauman, Bussaraporn Thongchai, Carl Schnebel, Charles Lim, Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Dolorosa Sinaga, Germaine Krull, Gregor Schneider, Gülsün Karamustafa, Hannah Höch, Ho Tzu Nyen, Holly Zausner, Jeroen de Rijke & Willem de Rooij, Joseph Beuys, Karl Hofer, Käthe Kollwitz, Kawita Vatanajyankur, Klaus Staeck, KoraKrit Arunanondchai, Marcel Odenbach, Marina Abramović, Mary Wigman, Melati Suryodarmo, Ming Wong, Natalia LL, Natasha Tontey, Nguyên Bá Viet, Noa Eshkol, Orawan Arunrak, Öyvind Fahlström, Raoul Dufy, Ray Langenbach, Rudolf Jordan, Semsar Siahaan, Shane Bunnag & Pichet Klunchun, Soydivision, Stephanie Comilang, Sung Tieu, The Forest Curriculum, Tina Haim-Wentscher, Tita Salina, un.thai.tled, Valie Export, Vandy Rattana, Via Lewandowsky, have contributed their exceptional works to this thought-provoking exhibition.

Sven Beckstet's insightful texts provide valuable commentary and context to the artworks on display, enhancing our understanding and appreciation of the themes explored.

This exhibition is a testament to the power of art to transcend boundaries, provoke thought, and inspire change. It encourages us to reflect on the complex tapestry of our shared history and the ongoing challenges we face as a global community.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this captivating exhibition and explore the profound connections between art, politics, and society. "Nation, Narration, Narcosis: Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories" is on display at Hamburger Bahnhof until September 24th, 2023.

Weight: 838g
Dimension: 214 x 264 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783735608352