30 August 2010
Francis Alÿs Sometimes Doing Something Leads to Nothing Mexico City, 1997Francis Alÿs - A story of deception - Alÿs’s work starts with a simple action, either by him or others, which is then documented in a range of media. This exhibition is his most comprehensive to date. It features many works unseen in Britain, such as When Faith Moves Mountains 2002 as well as premiering the major new work Tornado 2000–10.
Alÿs has used video projection and film but also spreads his ideas through postcards. Painting and drawing remain central to his work too. A Really fascinating show full of great concept driven art. (Favorite works shown above and below)
Francis Alys drives into the path of a tornado in the tornado room
EXPOSED - Voyeurism, Surveillance and the Camera - This show offers a fascinating look at pictures made on the sly, without the explicit permission of the people depicted. With photographs from the late nineteenth century to present day, the pictures present a shocking, illuminating and witty perspective on iconic and taboo subjects. Yes!... An 'ok' show from the Tate - nothing amazing. (Favorite works shown below)
The Queen goes paparazzi - snapped by Alison Jackson
Head 04 - Philip-Lorca diCorcia
10 out of 10 and 5 out of 10
