Yassine Khaled's exhibition at MAA-tila 25.9.–11.10.2020

YASSINE KHALED: Monitor Man in the time of Pandemic

25.9. — 11.10.2020
MAA-tila, Pääskylänrinne 10, 00500 Helsinki
Opening hours: Wed–Fri 2–6pm, Sat–Sun 1–5pm

In Monitor Man, Yassine Khaled creates an embodiment of virtual communication in public space. The artist wears a helmet affixed with an iPad, which offers a real-time connection to a person outside of Europe and the Western world. Through the use of technology and his own body, Khaled uses the performance to transgress actual, national borders which separate people. The performance is an opportunity for people to meet with someone who is physically far away and restricted in their freedom of movement.

Monitor Man was inspired by the current refugee crisis and how it is unfolding in relation to the internet, social media, and the omnipresence of technology. The film of “Monitor Man in the Time of Pandemic” explores the global political crisis from the time of COVID-19 to the social instabilities and movements in the Western world.

About the artist:

Yassine Khaled is a Moroccan visual artist based in Helsinki.

We will open the exhibition on Friday 25 September. The artist Yassine Khaled will be present from 2 pm to 6 pm! Please note, we will not be serving drinks on the opening day.

Covid-19:

The health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff is a priority for us. We will pay special attention to hygiene in the gallery space, as well as restrict the number of visitors if needed. If you have symptoms of illness, please postpone your visit. Please see https://www.maatilaprojectspace.fi/visit-us for more information.