Iman Issa at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Soloshow «Surrogates», December 21, 2019 until August 9, 2020
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Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Headshots of Three Film Extras, 2019 (detail)» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #13, 2015» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #29, 2017» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Headshots of Three Film Extras, 2019» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Headshots of Three Film Extras, 2019 (detail)» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #7, 2015» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #1, 2015» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #2, 2015» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #33, 2019» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Iman Issa's work engages with the complexities of history, memory, and identity through a multifaceted lens. Her artistic practice often involves the reinterpretation of historical narratives and the exploration of how these narratives shape contemporary experiences. By utilizing various mediums, including sculpture, installation, and text, Issa invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between past and present.
The exhibition at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen presents a selection of Issa's recent works that reflect her ongoing investigation into the ways in which cultural artifacts and historical events are represented and remembered. Through her art, she challenges the viewer to reflect on the processes of commemoration and the politics of representation.
Central to Issa's practice is the idea of the 'monument'—not just as a physical structure but as a concept that encompasses the stories and meanings attached to it. Her works often serve as a commentary on the selective nature of memory and the ways in which certain narratives are elevated while others are marginalized.
The exhibition also highlights the role of language in shaping our understanding of history. Issa's use of text within her installations prompts a dialogue about the power of words and their ability to construct and deconstruct meaning. This interplay between text and visual form creates a layered experience for the viewer, encouraging a deeper engagement with the themes presented.
Overall, Iman Issa's exhibition at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen offers a thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between art, history, and identity, inviting audiences to reflect on their own relationship to the narratives that define our collective experience.
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #4, 2015» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Heritage Studies #33, 2019» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler / Courtesy: the artist; Rodeo, London/Piraeus und carlier | gebauer Berlin/Madrid
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on Book of Facts: A Proposition, 2017» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
Exhibition View Iman Issa Soloshow «Surrogates; view on The Revolutionary, 2011» at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, St. Gallen, 2019 / Photo: Sebastian Stadler
