Roger Ballen’s Theatre of the Mind
A photographic exhibition articulated in 5 parts
16 March - 7 May
"The issue of insanity versus what society refers to as normality has been a debate in my own mind for decades,"
Roger Ballen.
Caged (Asylum of the Birds), 2011, archival inkjet print on paper. Courtesy the artist.
Forbidden Theatre
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Theatre of the Hidden
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Theatre of the Real and Unreal
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Theatre of the Absurd
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Theatre of Darkness
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International photographer Roger Ballen produces interior worlds that are alluring, fascinating and disturbing. Born in New York in 1950, Ballen has lived in South Africa since the 1970s. His work as a geologist led him to capture through the camera lens the hidden world of small African towns. Curated by Sydney College of the Arts’ Colin Rhodes, Ballen's first major Sydney exhibition is a provocative collection of 75 black & white images from the last two decades, and features three videos including the artist's award-winning music video he directed for South African rap-rave group Die Antwoord. The exhibition includes Theatre of Darkness, a new installation created in collaboration with SCA students in the underground cells of the former Rozelle psychiatric hospital in Callan Park. Bookings are essential for Theatre of Darkness: Register now Roger Ballen is represented by Stills Gallery, Sydney
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ORDER THE BOOK A book by Colin Rhodes, featuring an important essay on the artist and high quality reproductions of Ballen's work, is available for purchase in the SCA Galleries.
Contact sca.galleries@sydney.edu.au for more details. |
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Theatre of DarknessA guided tour of the Theatre of Darkness will be available for a maximum of 15 people at select times during the exhibition. Access requires a reasonable level of fitness and bookings are essential. |