Nástio Mosquito : DAILY LOVEMAKING

4 Feb-19 Apr 2015

Overview

Nástio Mosquito is emerging to be one of the most exciting artists of his generation. Using film and music, theatrical performance, video and installation, Mosquito reflects on the nature of our globalised world. Rooted in the broadcast industry, where he worked previously as director and cameraman, his practice is extraordinary for its energy, intelligence and wit. Theatrically, Mosquito takes centre stage often assuming roles, through mimicry, in order to express ideas occurring to him, not so much as his own cherished beliefs but rather observations on human folly manifested in modern life. His self-awareness as someone in the art world sits alongside his concerns with African politics, especially those pertaining to Angola – as it deals with the legacy of a long and bloody civil war - sexual politics, rampant consumerism and other symptoms of globalisation. Ikon is also organising a project combining the artist’s films and performances at the 55th Biennale di Venezia, taking place May-August 2015.