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Persona in counterfactual art pertains to the fabrication of an alter-ego or fictitious character. Artists employ persona as a creative device for crafting alternative narratives or perspectives. These personas also serve to grant a level of anonymity, enabling artists to freely express themselves and potentially evade censorship by attributing their work to a fictional identity.
Produced by Mobile Art Production, Stockholm, 2007 Radio piece, 50 mn, produced in collaboration with SRc Radio, Stockholm Book, 210 p., 16 x 22 cm, published by Propexus, Stockholm Using the structure of a crime novel combined with documentary material, learn more
Produced by Mobile Art Production, Stockholm, 2007 Radio piece, 50 mn, produced in collaboration with SRc Radio, Stockholm Book, 210 p., 16 x 22 cm, published by Propexus, Stockholm Using the structure of a crime novel combined with documentary material, Cape Town – Stockholm (On Thembo Mjobo) explores the strong ties between Sweden and South learn more

Cape Town – Stockholm (On Thembo Mjobo)

Michael Blum
The Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society is an organization founded in 1926 by Albert Grass, a man who discovered Freud’s writing while serving in the Signal Corp in France during WWI. Made up of working-class individuals who could not afford learn more
The Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society is an organization founded in 1926 by Albert Grass, a man who discovered Freud’s writing while serving in the Signal Corp in France during WWI. Made up of working-class individuals who could not afford to be professional analysts, the Society was driven by the desire to participate in one learn more

Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society

Zoe Beloff
Initiated in 2007, this endeavor was set in motion when David Moos, Curator of Contemporary Art at the AGO, extended an invitation to Häussler to join a distinguished assembly of artists—including Shary Boyle, Willie Cole, Kent Monkman, Frank Stella, and learn more
Initiated in 2007, this endeavor was set in motion when David Moos, Curator of Contemporary Art at the AGO, extended an invitation to Häussler to join a distinguished assembly of artists—including Shary Boyle, Willie Cole, Kent Monkman, Frank Stella, and Kara Walker—commissioned to craft new creations for the museum’s reopening in November 2008, following its learn more

He Named Her Amber!

Iris Haussler
The project was realized in December 2021 at the Pokutian Local History Museum in Ivano-Frankivsk. The project was curated by artist Nikita Kadan. The exhibition is a reconstruction of a significant exhibition in Stanislaviv (now Ivano-Frankivsk) in 1931. This was learn more
The project was realized in December 2021 at the Pokutian Local History Museum in Ivano-Frankivsk. The project was curated by artist Nikita Kadan. The exhibition is a reconstruction of a significant exhibition in Stanislaviv (now Ivano-Frankivsk) in 1931. This was a year when Western Ukrainian (Polish-Ukrainian) modernism (represented by groups such as “Artes,” “Krakow Group,” learn more

Revisonist Syndrome, 2021

Nikita Kadan
During the period spanning from 1974 to 1978, Leeson embarked on the fabrication of a fictional identity and alter ego named “Roberta Breitmore.” This undertaking transcended mere physical transformation, encompassing makeup, attire, and wigs, ultimately forging an intricate and sustained learn more
During the period spanning from 1974 to 1978, Leeson embarked on the fabrication of a fictional identity and alter ego named “Roberta Breitmore.” This undertaking transcended mere physical transformation, encompassing makeup, attire, and wigs, ultimately forging an intricate and sustained personality. Importantly, this persona was substantiated by tangible evidence, from official documents such as a learn more

Roberta Breitmore, 1974-1978

Lynn Hershman
They keep stretching the truth. It’s been quite a few weeks of my non-writing (and therefore increased-thinking) about Vera Frenkel and the fictional character Cornelia Lumstain that she’s created, as if Cornelia a writer and Canadian immigrant in Europe, lost learn more
They keep stretching the truth. It’s been quite a few weeks of my non-writing (and therefore increased-thinking) about Vera Frenkel and the fictional character Cornelia Lumstain that she’s created, as if Cornelia a writer and Canadian immigrant in Europe, lost between the two world wars and last seen in Paris where she rented a room. learn more

Secret Life of Cornelia Lumsden: A Remarkable Story 1979-86

Vera Frenkel
Born in 1867 as the sole offspring of a modest manufacturer, Sophie grew up in Nogent-sur-Marne, a town near Paris. Raised in the Catholic faith, she spent her formative years at a convent in Aubervilliers. During her childhood, while accompanying learn more
Born in 1867 as the sole offspring of a modest manufacturer, Sophie grew up in Nogent-sur-Marne, a town near Paris. Raised in the Catholic faith, she spent her formative years at a convent in Aubervilliers. During her childhood, while accompanying her father on his errands, she crossed paths with Madeleine Smith, forging a friendship that learn more

Sophie la Rossier

Iris Haussler
“Drink raki, and you’ll want to become a poet” – allegedly said Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Safiye Behar was born in 1890 in Pera, Istanbul, the daughter of a Jewish bar-keeper. She often spent time at the beer bar “Zeuve Birahanesi,” learn more
“Drink raki, and you’ll want to become a poet” – allegedly said Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Safiye Behar was born in 1890 in Pera, Istanbul, the daughter of a Jewish bar-keeper. She often spent time at the beer bar “Zeuve Birahanesi,” known for its political discussions and passionate debates, lingering in the slow swirls of smoke. learn more

Tribute to Safiye Behar 

Michael Blum