Sculpture Beach

Art Dubai

March 20 - 23, 2013

Curator: Chus Martinez

 

In 2013, Art Dubai launches a new programme, titled Sculpture on the Beach—a curated exhibition of sculptural and large-scale works by 11 artists located on the Mina A’Salam beach, a five-minute walk from the gallery halls and adjacent to the Art Dubai Beach Brasserie. In 2013, the works are selected by curator Chus Martinez, Chief curator of El Museo del Barrio, formerly Documenta 13’s Head of Department.

 

Using equestrian jumping poles and ladders, Mounir Fatmi transforms the American flag into an immense impenetrable obstacle. A towering mass of red, white and blue poles that is both imposing and unstable, I like America, 2007, invites the spectator to go beyond the idea of the flag, territory and identity. Both a tribute and a criticism, the work is reminiscent of architecture, Pop Art, and America’s rich contributions to the history of art, not to mention Joseph Beuys' famous performance in May 1974: I like America and America likes me.

 

 

Dubai, March 2013