Temporary Bookshop XVI
Kristina Benjocki
13 October – 12 November 2023

Looiersgracht 60 is pleased to announce its 16th Temporary Bookshop for the exhibition ‘The Warp and Weft of History’. ‘The Warp and Weft of History’, a solo-presentation by artist, Kristina Benjocki, includes a comprehensive look at Benjocki’s research-driven practice encompassing new and existing works ranging from textile, film, drawing and multimedia installation.

Benjocki's work and research revolve around forgotten historical narratives, examining the politics of remembering and our social constructions of the past. With a rigorous and interdisciplinary approach, she creates immersive installations that deepen her viewers’ understanding of historical complexity. Uncovering the limitations of archaeology and its impact on history, she explores the biases of the archive and the often-overlooked political and technological significance of perishable material.

Looiersgracht 60’s bookshop presents a collection of relevant titles in conjunction with each exhibition. For those who wish to further explore the exhibition’s key concerns, a thoughtful selection of titles will be available for purchase during the exhibition. The list of titles is available below:

‘The Partisan Counter-Archive’, by Gal Kirn

‘Solar Politics’, by Oxana Timofeeva

‘Time Shelter’, by Georgi Gospodinov

‘In Memory of Memory’, by Maria Stepanova

‘Encyclopedia of the Dead’, by Danilo Kiš

‘Feminist Takes Early Works by Želimir Žilnik, ed. Antonia Majaca, Jelena Vesić, Rachel O'Reilly, pub. StenbergPress