Fiction Talks #6
In 1985, approximately 320 km from Mexico City, a tectonic rupture occurred in the Cocos Plate. The Mexico City earthquake (Terremoto de México) was one of the most destructive earthquakes in the history of the Americas, with a magnitude of learn more
In 1985, approximately 320 km from Mexico City, a tectonic rupture occurred in the Cocos Plate. The Mexico City earthquake (Terremoto de México) was one of the most destructive earthquakes in the history of the Americas, with a magnitude of 8.1. The main impact was felt in the central and northern areas of Mexico City, learn more
Rumors
Francis Alÿs
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the learn more
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the historic square had been renamed Nikeplatz, mimicking the corporate naming practices commonly seen in sports learn more
Nike Ground (2003)
Eva & Franco Mattes
Established in 1999, The Atlas Group has partaken in significant international exhibitions such as Documenta 11 and the Whitney Biennial 2002, resulting in the exposure of some of its works to a broader audience. Within the ever-changing dynamics of the learn more
Established in 1999, The Atlas Group has partaken in significant international exhibitions such as Documenta 11 and the Whitney Biennial 2002, resulting in the exposure of some of its works to a broader audience. Within the ever-changing dynamics of the Atlas Group collective, Walid Raad (born in 1967 in Chbanieh, Lebanon), the project’s founder, has learn more
Atlas group
Atlas group, Walid Raad
