ADEL ABDESSEMED - TRUST ME

21 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow G3

Friday 11 Apr 2008 - Saturday 7 Jun 2008

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

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  Adel Abdessemed
  'Trust Me'
  colour video, installation view
  21 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow
  Courtesy of the artist and David Zwirner Gallery, New York. Photo: Alan Dimmick

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  Adel Abdessemed
  'Also sprach Allah'
  colour video, installation view
  21 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow
  Courtesy of the artist and David Zwirner Gallery, New York. Photo: Ruth Clark

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  Adel Abdessemed
  'Helikopter'
  DVD on monitor, installation view
  21 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow
  Courtesy of the artist and David Zwirner Gallery, New York. Photo: Ruth Clark