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Project Impossible in Nothing, 2016-2018
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a talk by Thierry Oussou (artist)
In this project Thierry Oussou explores archeological methodology and speculative strategies in order to make a contemporary art work. Working with archeology and history students in Allada, Benin, he excavated a reproduction of a throne belonging to king Béhanzin. The monarch died in 1906 fighting the colonization of Benin. The original throne was then taken to France.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5km_cZkC4Aw&t=237s
– Interview with Thierry Oussou, The Guardian, 2018, Watch the throne: why artist Thierry Oussou faked an archaeological dig
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/jul/09/thierry-oussou-faked-archaeological-dig-african-art-colonial-looting
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Icon image: talk - Thierry Oussou