YAEL BARTANA : AND EUROPE WILL BE STUNNED

22 May-1 Jul 2012

Overview

A young politician makes an explosive speech in an empty stadium in Warsaw. A few years later, struck down by an unknown assailant, his body lies in state in the country’s Palace of Culture. Israeli artist Yael Bartana’s powerful films - Mary Koszmary (Nightmares), Mur I Wieża (Wall and Tower) and Zamach (Assassination) - traverse a landscape haunted by the dreams and nightmares of the 20th century in Europe and the Middle East. Bartana’s Polish trilogy made a huge impact at the 2011 Venice Biennale and is presented by Artangel in a special installation in 2012. Venue: Hornsey Town Hall, The Broadway, Crouch End, London N8 9JJ. Underground: Finsbury Park / Archway. Overground: Crouch Hill / Hornsey Hours: Tues / Wed 1-8pm, Thurs / Fri 1-9pm, Sat / Sun 12-6pm. FREE, no booking required.