Fiction Talks #3

Iris Haussler

“Triple-Chaser” was created in response to the 2019 Whitney Biennial invitation, independent of the Whitney Museum, in protest of Warren B. Kanders’ involvement with the institution. Kanders, owner of the Safariland Group, whose tear gas grenades were used against civilians learn more
“Triple-Chaser” was created in response to the 2019 Whitney Biennial invitation, independent of the Whitney Museum, in protest of Warren B. Kanders’ involvement with the institution. Kanders, owner of the Safariland Group, whose tear gas grenades were used against civilians in the 2018 US border crisis, was also a vice chair at the Whitney. The learn more
Triple-Chaser (2019)
							Forensic architecture						
“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						
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						