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Adel Abdessemed
The exhibition brings together recent works that revolve around the themes of war, violence, and spectatorship. The 525 gallery space will present works grouped by Abdessemed as primarily concerned with the dichotomy between meaning and matter: they include 'Décor', which presents four life-size sculptures of the crucified Jesus made entirely from razor wire. Works in the 533 space include 'Coup de tête', depicting the moment French footballer Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final in a heated response to a verbal insult by the latter. Abdessemed's slightly larger-than-life, resin sculpture is not so much a commemoration of the incident itself as it is a testament to the emotions and underlying narratives which often accompany major sports events. As such, it reverberates with the narrative of the exhibition, which is concerned with familiar manifestations of aggression and violence.

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

David Zwirner, New York

17 February – 17 April 2012

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

David Zwirner, New York

17 February – 17 April 2012

The exhibition brings together recent works that revolve around the themes of war, violence, and spectatorship. The 525 gallery space will present works grouped by Abdessemed as primarily concerned with the dichotomy between meaning and matter: they include 'Décor', which presents four life-size sculptures of the crucified Jesus made entirely from razor wire. Works in the 533 space include 'Coup de tête', depicting the moment French footballer Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final in a heated response to a verbal insult by the latter. Abdessemed's slightly larger-than-life, resin sculpture is not so much a commemoration of the incident itself as it is a testament to the emotions and underlying narratives which often accompany major sports events. As such, it reverberates with the narrative of the exhibition, which is concerned with familiar manifestations of aggression and violence.