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An Action-Docudrama by Willie Doherty, HOME (2016) is his latest video installation, building on his previous work as a documenta participant in 2012 and representative for Ireland at the Venice Biennale in 2007. Doherty subtly reflects the precarious political situation in Northern Ireland, exploring individual sensitivities between security and threat, vulnerability and integrity, while questioning migration and social affiliation. The installation centers on the refugee issue, with video works like "The Amnesiac" (2014) and "Buried" (2009) intertwining memory and the quest for individual integrity. "Remains" (2013) delves into collective memory, focusing on the IRA's practice of kneecapping as punishment for dissent. The videos challenge viewers’ imaginations and are paired with documentary photographs, blurring the lines between authenticity and fiction. Doherty skillfully navigates the cinematic landscape, merging action movie elements with film d’auteur and documentary styles. His imaging technique resembles a crime story, highlighting the indistinguishable nature of threat and fear, while leaving narrative interpretations open-ended. His photographs and videos encourage an open-minded approach to images that might otherwise provoke suspicion.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016