Wu TSANG, "Moby Dick; or, The Whale"
- idzia13200
- Jul 9, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Wu TSANG, Moby Dick; or, The Whale
📍La Grande Halle, Luma Foundation, Arles
▪️ iDzia installation : the sound, the structure
Wu TSANG, "Moby Dick; or, The Whale"
Moby Dick; or, The Whale by Wu Tsang is a captivating work that reinvents the classic by Herman Melville. Through an audacious musical arrangement, the film invites the viewer into a deep visual and auditory immersion, exploring themes of racism, authority, cosmopolitanism, communitarianism, seduction, and queer culture.
The strength of this work lies in its ability to revisit a legendary novel from a radically contemporary perspective, transforming the story of Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest into a reflection on power dynamics, identity, and belonging.
The film, co-produced by prestigious institutions such as Schauspielhaus Zürich, LUMA Foundation, Superblue, TBA21–Academy, HARTWIG ART FOUNDATION, The Shed, and The Whitney Museum of American Art, is a multidimensional creation that spans across various artistic mediums. The interaction between sound, light, and video plays a central role in this work, providing an immersive experience that challenges the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Wu Tsang’s work does not simply tell a story; it explores its depths, introducing a sensory dimension that allows the viewer to experience a complex emotional and intellectual journey.
In collaboration with iDzia, the Luma Foundation provided technical support for the installation of this monumental work, setting up a high-quality audiovisual setup. iDzia ensured the installation of sound and structure, helping create an environment conducive to an immersive experience of the work. The carefully calibrated sound quality and technical structure enhanced the atmosphere of the piece, immersing the audience in a space where the visual, auditory, and sensory elements merged to create a complete experience.
Moby Dick; or, The Whale by Wu Tsang was presented on July 6th, 8th, and 9th, 2022, as part of the events organized by the Luma Foundation, and was praised for its ability to approach social and political issues in an innovative way. Through this work, Wu Tsang invites us to reconsider notions of power and identity, while celebrating cultural and queer diversity from a global perspective.
@luma_arles // @idzia_audiovisuel
July, 6, 8 and 9, 2022
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