Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan (2014)

Installation Views
Mirage
Cones/May Windows (After Mirage)
Floor Plans
Additional Materials

Installation Views

Joan Jonas: Light Time Tales, curated by Andrea Lissoni, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan, October 2, 2014–February 1, 2015.

Various video projections on curved screens, in the background are large cones in a circle.

A figure sits on a bench to watch a video projection, in the background are large cones in a circle.

A room filled with three video projections, a figure sitting on a bench and large cones in a circle

A figure stands in between two curved screens to watch a video projection

Two figures sit on a bench in front of a mini theater; in the background are video projections on curved screens and a circle of large cones.

A figure sitting on a bench in front of a TV monitor

Three benches in front of three TV monitors

Two figures sit on a bench to watch a TV monitor, in the background are two more benches and TV monitors.

Two figures sit on a bench to watch a video projection, to the right is a standing figure viewing two video projections on curved screens.

To the left is a figure sitting on a bench in front of a TV monitor; to the right are three video projections and a circle of large cones.

A dimly lit room filled with a video projection to the left and three TV monitors with benches to the left.

A figure standing in front of a video projection, in the background are various props and projections.

A figure stands in front of a video projection

A room filled with various video projections and props

A figure stands in a room surrounded by various video projections and props

A room filled with various video projections and props, to the right is a figure standing in front of a video projection

Various props, including: a lounge chair, a metal hoop, a pendulum and a pink tutu are placed in front of a video projection.

A model plane, a large envelope, and folded clothes are placed on a lounge chair.

A pendulum is placed on the floor, behind it is a lounge chair with various props on top of it.

Various sculptures and two video projections

Various sculptures lean against a wall, in the background is a figure standing in front of a video projection

To the left is a sculpture of a mop leaning against a wall, to the left is a sculpture of a face and a top hat hanging on the wall

Two figures stand in a room filled with various video projections and props

A large square frame on the floor with raked sand

A book with a drawing of a butterfly placed on top of a stand

Two video projections of a figure in a rabbit suit on curved screens

A lounge chair and a chalkboard are placed on a stage in front of a video projection.

Three video projections surround a projector placed on the floor, illuminating various crystal orbs hanging from a frame. The crystals are casting reflections across the floor.

A sculpture made of hanging crystals is placed on the floor and is casting reflections, behind it is a video projection.

A sculpture made of hanging crystals is placed on the floor and is casting reflections, surrounding it are video projections

A ladder structure and various video projections

Mirage Installation Views

Joan Jonas, Mirage, 1976/1994/2005. Multimedia installation with six videos (Car Tape [1976], Volcano Film [1976], Good Night Good Morning [1976], May Windows [1976], Mirage [1976], and Mirage II [1976/2000]), props (seven metal cones, one found Mexican mask, three hoops, and two drawings on blackboard), stages, and photographs. The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Gift of Richard J, Massey, Clarissa Alcock Bronfman, Agnes Gund, and Committee on Media Funds, 2009. Installation views, Joan Jonas: Light Time Tales, curated by Andrea Lissoni, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan, October 2, 2014–February 1, 2015.

Circle of large cones next to a small stage with a number grid written in chalk; behind the stage is a projection of palm trees.

To the left are a circle of large cones next to a small stage with a number grid written in chalk; behind the stage is a projection of palm trees. To the right are two projections of chalk drawings, a TV monitor on a stand, a table with a hoop and large cone placed on top, and two chalk drawings on the floor. Framed photographs from Jonas’s performance hang on the back wall.

Two projections of Jonas drawing with chalk are displayed behind a table with a large cone, mask and hoop on top. To the left is a TV monitor on a stand and in the foreground are two chalk drawings.

To the left is a circle of large cones next to a small stage with a number grid written in chalk; behind the stage is a projection of palm trees. To the right are two projections, a TV monitor on a stand, a platform with props placed on top, and two chalk drawings on the floor. Framed photographs from Jonas’s performance hang on the back wall.

A large metal cone, a mask and three hoops displayed on a table

A large metal cone, a mask and three hoops displayed on a table, in the background are two projections of Jonas performing.

Cones/May Windows (After Mirage) Installation Views

Joan Jonas, Cones/May Windows (After Mirage) (formerly known as After Mirage), 1976/2011. Multimedia installation: nine-foot paper cones, video (May Windows [1976]) shown on monitor. Installation views, Joan Jonas: Light Time Tales, curated by Andrea Lissoni, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan, October 2, 2014–February 1, 2015.

A figure stands in a circle of large cones facing a video projection.

A circle of large cones, multiple video projections are in the backgroun

Six large cones, multiple video projections are in the background

Floor Plans

Joan Jonas: Light Time Tales, curated by Andrea Lissoni, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan, October 2, 2014–February 1, 2015.

Floor Plan, Joan Jonas: Light Time Tales, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan, 2014. Courtesy of Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan.

Additional Materials

Installation Video

Video documentation of installation in progress, Joan Jonas: Light Time Tales, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan, 2014. Courtesy of Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan.