'Aiwa To Zen' is a video piece created by the South African artist Candice Breitz. After visiting Japan she realised that she only knew really simple words, the majority of which were already well known to foreigners, and brand names. She uses some friends from Japan to act out a random story but the things they say are made up from the words she knows rather than actual Japanese. It was really funny and well put together. The context in which you view it is very important too. Instead of the normal seats found in the video rooms of the gallery, they have installed a traditional Japanese floor with cushions and you are encouraged to take your shoes off to watch the film. You can download it from her website here. Sega, Aiwa, Pikachu!Labels: candice breitz, exhibitions, the hayward gallery, video
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