Exhibition host
2023
Participatory performance
Performer, shirt and hanger.
During the exhibition period, the role of an exhibition invigilator is changed to a host, who meets and talks with visitors about fine art and its meaning. The host is present in the exhibition on certain days.
Performer, shirt and hanger.
During the exhibition period, the role of an exhibition invigilator is changed to a host, who meets and talks with visitors about fine art and its meaning. The host is present in the exhibition on certain days.
Exhibition host, 2023. Photos: ©Iiri Poteri
“Exhibition host” examines the connection between the invigilator and visitor in the context of visual arts and exhibition setting. The performative piece explores what kind of encounters it is possible to create in the exhibition setting and how artworks can generate discussions.
Installation views of Exhibition host in the exhibition In Continuous Dialogue: Tracing Memories 8.1.–29.1.2023, curated by Noora Lehtovuori, Oksasenkatu 11 gallery, Helsinki (FI). Art pieces in the photos: third photo Crazy Daisy by Kaisa Maasik and fifth photo The Guidance of Escape by Eddie Choo Wen Yi & HONG Tze-Ning. Photos (1-3 and 5): ©Noora Lehtovuori and photo (4): ©Noora Sandgren
Installation view of Exhibition host in the exhibition In Continuous Dialogue: Tracing Memories 8.1.–29.1.2023, curated by Noora Lehtovuori, Oksasenkatu 11 gallery, Helsinki (FI). Art pieces in the photo from left to righ: Crazy Daisy by Kaisa Maasik, Exhibition host by Iiri Poteri and Flowers for Dagmar by Emma Luukkala. Photo: ©Noora Lehtovuori