Since 1998, the coaxial antenna cable has been a central element in mounir fatmi's work, a recurring symbol that highlights the circulation of information. This motif is part of a wider reflection on the relationship between the individual and contemporary society, marked by the domination of the image, the explosion of cultural and material production, and the growing complexity of exchanges. In some of his works, coaxial cables are deployed in a multitude of geometric shapes that blur visual reference points, making interpretation of the work more complex. Conversely, in others, clarity is amplified by systems of concentric circles, offering total legibility.
This group of sculptures is a retrospective look at the artist's career. If you don't know me by now will be fatmi's first solo exhibition dedicated to his iconic sculptures made from white coaxial cable. Major works such as La Pietà, Al Jazeera, Kissing Circles, and The Theorist will feature in the show. The immaculate walls of the gallery will be transformed into an open book, inviting the viewer to discover a unique sculptural exploration of contemporary art, spanning 25 years of creation.
