Borrowed World, Borrowed Eyes, Tramway, Glasgow
Brian Griffiths’ new solo exhibition is an exploration of the narrative potential of objects. Responding to Tramway’s large industrial space, his sculptures evoke deadpan humour and pathos in equal parts, transforming the gallery into a maze-like arena filled with geometric objects, each shrouded in worn, painted, patched and stitched tarpaulins.
Until 22 September, www.tramway.org
Yorgos Sapountzis, Arnolfini, Bristol
Artist Yorgos Sapountzis has transformed the gallery into a sculptural space existing somewhere between theatre and reality – with visitors acting as the protagonists. The exhibition also features sound works produced in collaboration with the Norwegian musician Øyvind Torvund.
Until 15 September, www.arnolfini.org.uk
Eight, Philadelphia Street, Bristol
Eight is the opening gambit from The New Collective, an intriguing project set up by artist Becky Upton, which aims to bridge the gap between art education and a professional setting. This exhibition features the work of eight Bristol artists and is the culmination of a six-week residency programme held at Philadelphia Street, Bristol. Throughout the residency, The New Collective presented talks, workshops and open studio days for the artists.
Until 7 September, thenewcollective.org.uk
Echo Echo, City Wall, Derry-Londonderry
Over the past year, Rosemary Lee has been working with Echo-Echo Dance Theatre on the creation of this seven-screen video installation. Filmed along Derry-Londonderry’s historic city wall, the film features over 350 local people as they reclaim the streets regardless of real and imagined boundaries. Providing an intimate portrait of the city and its inhabitants, the work also features a sound score by Graeme Miller.
Until 6 October, www.echoechodance.com
5,000 Feet is the Best from Commonwealth Projects on Vimeo.
Omer Fast, Imperial War Museum, London
Omer Fast’s brutal video work explores the psychological trauma of war. The Israel-born, US-based artist’s film, 5,000 Feet is the Best, is based on interviews in a Las Vegas hotel room with a former drone operator, detailing his experiences guiding unmanned planes to attack targets in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This powerful work explores the changing politics, ethics and personal experiences of contemporary conflict.
Until 29 September, www.iwm.org.uk
Selection compiled by Jack Hutchinson
