Stake attention in this memory
This media file captures a large, vertically oriented informational panel, likely from an art exhibition or museum in Athens, Greece. The primary subject is a white wall displaying black text, providing details about an artwork by Yael Bartana titled "Two Minutes to Midnight." The main body of text, in English, introduces Yael Bartana's artistic practice, which utilizes video to investigate historical events and collective identities. It describes the "Two Minutes to Midnight" video installation (2021), a 47-minute single-channel HD video with sound. The artwork is presented as part of an exhibition and is based on Bartana's 2017 performance "What if Women Ruled the World?" It draws parallels with Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove," envisioning a nuclear threat scenario where only women comprise the decision-making council. The text elaborates on the work's themes of peace, gender, and global threats, referencing the Doomsday Clock, which was at 90 seconds to midnight at the time of the panel's creation. Bartana's birth year (1970) and current residences (Berlin and Amsterdam) are also noted. A detailed "FILM CREW" list includes the director, producers, cinematographers, scriptwriter, editor, sound designer, a long list of actors and advisors, and other contributors. It also states that the footage originated from live performances in Aarhus and Berlin (2017-2018), commissioned by Manchester International Festival, European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017, and Volksbühne Berlin. Portions of Greek text are visible at the bottom corners of the panel. The setting is clean and well-lit, typical of an indoor exhibition space.
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