Feel the Summer

You’ll dive into summer through these works. Sometimes scorching, sometimes refreshing, but always making you see yourself in a new light. Sailboats and dinghies float in this pool, the largest in the world. However, it lacks life, as shown by Nicolás Rupcich in “Big Pool.” This is clear in the shots where the calm, clean water contrasts with the dark, churning sea waves. Would you choose this pool for a summer vacation? In “Jump (series Corpus),” Goran Skofic duplicates his body, making it jump into the water repeatedly. This endless cycle symbolizes freedom from weakness and helps us forget what makes us human. Relaxing on the beach, we hear the ocean's breath and see its waves crashing onto the shore and receding. In “Tide Pulse” by Eegun, you can find out how this breath sounds underwater and merge with the inhabitants of the aquatic world. In “untitled 2,” ujjwal kanishka utkarsh shows a hot summer city from a bird’s-eye view. Hot bricks, dry laundry, and a person sweating on a balcony seem insignificant because, in the end, you soar like a pigeon into the cool sky. “The Sunbath” is about the hardships of a hot summer under the ever-blazing sun. Through hyperbolized images, artist Louis-Paul Caron draws attention to the problem of global warming. In “The Birch Leaf,” Lydia Kavina invites you to feel the refreshing coolness of a birch grove. The images of leaves are paired with a melody played on the theremin and cello, creating an impression that the trees themselves could produce such sounds if you know how to listen. If you’re glued to your phone this summer, “La Source Ep 3” is especially relevant. In this work, Lisa Boostani explores how gadgets impact our perception of our bodies—they consume our time while also opening doors to magical experiences. Why do we love watching birds and stars, hiking, horseback riding, and simply enjoying nature? In “Curse of Staged Atavism,” Shuree Sarantuya suggests it’s all thanks to a questionable gift from our distant ancestors. Did you know there’s a place where the Eiffel Tower stands next to the Taj Mahal? In “SIMULACRA” by Clemens Wilhelm, you’ll explore China’s “Window of the World” park, which features replicas of the world’s most famous landmarks. What happens to these iconic buildings when they’re taken out of their original context? Consider this the next time you visit a tourist spot.