Exhibition Review of Another Spring in RAZZ by Luanna De Abreu Coelho
24 May 2018
At the heart of Exeter, almost hidden down Gandy Street, is Exeter Phoenix. Apart from being the home to various ‘Showcase’ events, Phoenix has plenty to offer. It’s an exciting, high-caliber arts venue that is famous for its cinema, theatre, radio station, art workshops and art galleries. From the 4th of May, it is home to Another Spring, an exhibition that showcases the work of several internationally renowned artists on the topic of citizenship and politics in Western society. Curated by art historian and critic Dr. Jean Wainwright, Another Spring brings together the work of Andreas Angelidakis, Forensic Architecture, David Birkin, Layla Curtis, kennardphillipps and Steffi Klenz. In their pieces, the artists reflect current trends of changing notions of citizenship, concerns over nationality, and the ever-present ‘problem’ of our borders. Strolling through the gallery made me question my Britishness, my connection to Europe, and the actions of our politicians during this very significant period in our country’s political reality. And that’s exactly what art should make you do – it should make you think, make you feel, and most importantly, make you question the world you live in. Another Spring does all that.
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