Untitled (back when we met)
Untitled (back when we met), presents the collaborative work of Nitsan Margaliot and Antoine Mermet. Their work relates to various queer meetings in private and public spaces using video, textile, text, sound, and performance. The exhibition revolves around two performances, Unfolded and We Met, as well as two screenings — a diary and This Gentle Moment. It holds testimonies and traces related to encounters around the bed and the weight it carries, exploring intimacy and queer trajectories.
Fostering a sense of togetherness, Nitsan Margaliot and Antoine Mermet’s work is enriched by collaborations. The space features intricate embroidery by Joachim Perez, captured through the lens of photographer María Eleonora Ledesma and filmed by the delicate sight of Michelle Ettlin.
A compelling series of video interviews explores individuals’ relationships with their beds, revealing intimate stories and personal reflections — bridging the boundaries of personal and shared experiences. Complementing this, a sound installation crafted from cassette tapes further enhances the contemplative ambiance. Recorded from the silent parts of vinyl, this “fake silence” offers pauses and spaces to wonder. The video piece “Closer”, casted onto a white-water surface, shows close-up of intimacy, allowing a glance into the performance piece, “Untitled (by your side)”.
In an attempt to underscore our shared humanity and vulnerability, some questions on textiles are placed around the space, inviting visitors to ponder and reflect on their own experiences as they engage with the installation. The work then becomes a stage for the viewers themselves, as they witness and are being observed from the outside through the windows.
Duo exhibition by Nitsan Margaliot and Antoine Mermet.
Curated by Louise des Places.
At Luisa Catucci ARTLAB, Berlin
Vernissage: Friday, August 16th, 2024, 6-10 pm, with a performance at 7 pm.
Performance and screening: Friday, August 23rd, 7 pm.
Dates: August 16-28th, 2024.​
