I had the opportunity to explore the exhibition created within the context of “20 Years Kunsthaus Graz,” featuring a diverse array of works from over twenty international artists. The exhibition showcases a variety of art forms, including sculptures, videos, and photos, with a strong emphasis on activist art. One notable piece is “Repaired Broken Mirror” by artist Kader Attia. It’s a shattered mirror creatively transformed to appear as though it has been repaired or stitched together. The intention is to convey the message that people should not turn away from the mistakes of the past.
The curation carries a socio-political inquiry into current societal systems, the essence of being, individual identity, and the delicate line between what is possible and impossible. It aims to challenge and prompt visitors to contemplate, urging them to reconsider traditions and the familiar.
The underlying question posed by the curation is, “What defines us? As humans, as individuals, as groups, as nationalities?” The exhibition encourages reflection on these fundamental aspects, pushing visitors to ponder the thin line between possibility and impossibility. I really liked the approach of questioning everything us as a whole society or group of people. The question of who are we and who are they and where are the similarities is accompany us all the time in our daily lifes.
