((Not) a break – resting in the digital age)
Caline Aoun, Patrizio di Massimo, Jeppe Hein, Judith Hopf, Moritz Jekat, Anna Jermolaewa, Thomas Liu Le Lann, Martin Parr, Sophie Utikal, Bill Viola, Wiktoria
The exhibition deals with resting as a necessity and metaphor in a fast-paced world. There has long been an entire industry in the western world that revolves around resting in digital and analogue space. Resting is associated with work-life balance and functions as a means of self-optimisation. At the same time, it is a physiological and psychological necessity that is often denied to homeless people, refugees or precariously employed people, for example. The exhibition examines this topic using a broad range of artistic positions and a wide variety of media. At the same time, quiet spaces will be created in the Villa Merkel itself and a varied accompanying programme will be offered.
