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In this, the third chapter of an accruing “retrospective” in reverse, Zhana Ivanova (*1977) resumes her investigation of conditions in which unspoken social and power relations play out. The Bulgarian-born artist presents a newly commissioned performative constellation comprised of a script, film, and live components.

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Zhana Ivanova’s Ongoing Retrospective (Chapter 3) is generously supported by Mondriaan Fund. This and future chapters are realized with the kind support of Fiorucci Art Trust.

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