The Hospice Comtesse Museum host The Distorted Party exhibition. Formerly a religious institution offering care and shelter to those in need, the venue is an ambivalent space, which is echoed in the themes of the exhibition: celebration and reflection, chaos and beauty, distortion and clarity.
The Distorted Party offers a rethinking of celebration and conviviality in the light of contemporary challenges: climate change, social inequality, political instability and persisting anxiety in a post-Covid world. These areas of doubtunderline the fragility of human existence and seem out of step with moments of celebration. The euphoria of these moments can lead to reflection or feelings of unease, shaping the surreal image of an underground party.
Beyond a historic sanctuary, the Hospice Comtesse becomes the canvas upon which the meanings of celebration are interwoven and renewed. The peaceful architecture of the space creates a stark contrast with the modern scenography and the exuberant, sometimes even disturbing energy of the artworks.
↑ Vue de l’exposition “The distorted party” au Musée de l’Hospice Comtesse à Lille dans le cadre de Fiesta 7ème édition de lille3000, © Hugo Miel
Curatorship:
Siegrid Demyttenaere is the cofounder and co-editor of DAMN° magazine, she is also the magazine’s art director.
Sofie Lachaert is one half of the artistic duo behind the Lachaert Dhanis studio.
Artists : Kenny Dunkan (FR), Willehad Eilers (NL/DE), Audrey Large (FR/NL) & Nadia Naveau (BE)
With the technical support of Alive, major project partner of Fiesta
With the participation of Flanders State of the Art
Hospice Comtesse Museum
32 rue de la Monnaie, 59000 Lille
Metro: Gare Lille Flandres (15 min walk)
Bus: Line 9 – Stop: Palais de justice
V’Lille stations: Place Louise de Bettignies
Website: mhc.lille.fr