Fiction Talks #4

Leo Trotsenko

This meme began as a photo from one of Eva and Franco Mattes’ installations, a project 12 years in the making—though not quite as intended. In 2008, the artists created an installation featuring a large Mickey Mouse plush toy, a learn more
This meme began as a photo from one of Eva and Franco Mattes’ installations, a project 12 years in the making—though not quite as intended. In 2008, the artists created an installation featuring a large Mickey Mouse plush toy, a television, an armchair, a cabinet, a rug, and a rope. The setup was photographed and learn more
Mickey Mouse is Died (2008–2020)
							Eva & Franco Mattes						
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						
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						