KfW Stiftung 337d ago

Spotlight: Vartan Avakian 14 May 2025 Villa 102, Frankfurt am Main Vartan Avakian’s work deals with the perception and experience of memory. In his video works The Video Story and Short Wave Long Wave, memories, fabrications and delirium merge into a common narrative, examining how stories are constructed. Through a transdisciplinary artistic approach, Avakian combines the creative nature of science and visual metaphor to depict complex social issues. His videos, installations, sculptures and photographs reflect on questions of collective memory and invite viewers to see objects as portals into past and future imaginaries. For the third edition of Spotlight, the two videos were screened at Villa 102. Afterwards, Vartan Avakian gave insights into his artistic practice. Spotlight: Vartan Avakian was the third iteration of a new public event series held at regular intervals at Villa 102. With readings, dance performances, and other interventions, the initiative showcases previous participants of KfW Stiftung’s programme and encourages a discussion around current issues. The historic Villa 102 serves as a stage for such transcultural dialogue and invites the public to exchange and discuss perspectives. Video: De-Da Productions