JENNY HOLZER – SOFTER TARGETS

Posted on 2015-10-12

The renowned American artist is best known for using language to make art, utilising a range of techniques to employ the power of words. Since 2004, Holzer has explored the use of text from declassified and other government documents.

The title of the exhibition refers to a ‘redaction painting’ from a classified 2004 Federal Bureau of Investigation report, ‘The Terrorist Threat to the US Homeland: An FBI Assessment’. Relatively few pages of the 45-page report were declassified, with its text heavily redacted, before release to the public. Faithfully rendered, but enlarged and realised in a palette of whites, greys, transparent red and black, the painting received its title from the single surviving line on page 26: ‘Shifting to Softer Targets’.

All five gallery spaces are devoted to the exhibition, creating a succession of environments; some sun-lit or illuminated by the kinetic programming of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and sombrely keyed to set the mood of the works that Holzer presents. The pieces range from the ‘Truisms’ that first established her reputation in the 1980s to her thoughtful ongoing examination of the ‘war on terror’.

Opposite – Hanging, 2014

Exhibition runs through to October 24th, 2015

Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Durslade Farm
Dropping Lane
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0NL

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THE LOBSTER

Posted on 2015-10-12

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the rules of The City, are taken to The Hotel where they are obliged to find a matching mate in forty-five days. If they fail, they are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods. In that setting, one man escapes into The Woods and falls in love with a Loner, despite the rules.

In theatres October 16th, 2015

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THE PROGRAM

Posted on 2015-10-12

An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong’s performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.

In theatres October 16th, 2015

www.theprogrammovie.com

  

CRIMSON PEAK

Posted on 2015-10-12

When her heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, a young woman is swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red clay: a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Between desire and darkness, between mystery and madness, lies the truth behind Crimson Peak. From the imagination of director Guillermo del Toro.

In theatres October 16th, 2015

www.crimsonpeakmovie.co.uk

  

BORN X RAISED – REEBOK

Posted on 2015-10-12

Los Angeles-based Born x Raised and British footwear brand Reebok have found common ground to serve up a new collaboration.

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CLARKS IN JAMAICA – GREENSLEEVES RECORDS

Posted on 2015-10-12

Clarks in Jamaica has been compiled by British DJ and cultural historian, Al Fingers.

The album is a tie-in with his critically acclaimed book of the same name, which chronicles the celebrated status of Clarks shoes in Jamaica.

It showcases classics from the golden age of dancehall music and celebrates Jamaica’s love affair with the iconic English footwear brand.

Al, who recently spoke on the subject at the V&A, says: “Growing up in England I’ve always been fascinated by the Jamaican love of Clarks shoes and the way the brand is referenced within reggae and dancehall music.“

“Vybz Kartel’s tune ‘Clarks’ brought the phenomenon to many people’s attention in 2010, but the relationship goes back a lot longer, and I wanted to bring attention to that, highlighting the work of artists such as Dillinger and Little John who sang about Clarks many years before.”

The album is being launched on the 16th October, through Greensleeves Records and features 21 old school dancehall tracks including artists such as Little John, Dillinger, Trinity, Ranking Joe, & Supercat.

Photography – Mark Read

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