Exhibition
Adel Abdessemed
TRUST ME
11 April 2008 — 7 June 2008
21 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow
Fresh from solo shows in New York (P.S.1) and Grenoble (Le Magasin) Adel Abdessemed presents his first solo show in the UK. Abdessemed has attracted increasing attention and critical acclaim in recent years for his both punchy and poetic work. Though diverse in form, his works are characterised by a simple, straightforward and transparent use of his chosen media – including video, photography, sculpture and drawing – and an often playful, always energetic approach to existent forms, symbols or conventions.
The exhibition focuses on a number of recent video works, all documenting actions or performances, as well as a small but important text piece, made at the time the artist was granted French citizenship.
This is the second exhibition in a series to be presented at 21 Woodlands Terrace, a grand residential building to the west of the city centre and The Common Guild’s temporary home.
Commissioned by The Common Guild in association with the Gi Festival 2008 www.glasgowinternational.org
Exhibition supported by: The Elephant Trust.
With thanks to l’Institut Français d’Ecosse et l’Alliance Française de Glasgow
