Russia
Moscow
2017
50
Russian
English, Russian
In a nutshell
Between Here and There: Stories of Urban Isolation is an exhibition by Katrin Nenasheva that explores the lives of individuals permanently isolated in psychiatric institutions. In her performance, Nenasheva traversed city streets wearing virtual reality glasses displaying panoramic images from these institutions, highlighting the barriers that separate their world from ours. She engaged with the public in various locations, including the subway and Red Square, inviting them to experience her perspective and share the motivations behind her work. The exhibition presents documentation of her journey, allowing visitors to engage with virtual reality themselves, fostering a dialogue between “here” and “there.” This immersive experience encourages reflection on societal isolation and connection.
Why should you watch this?
Katrin Nenasheva’s exhibition Between Here and There: Stories of Urban Isolation offers a profound exploration of the often-overlooked lives of individuals in psychiatric institutions. By donning virtual reality glasses that display panoramic views of these spaces, Nenasheva creates a striking connection between the isolated and the public, inviting visitors to step into her shoes as she navigates familiar urban landscapes. This immersive performance, paired with documentation of her interactions in locations like the subway and Red Square, blurs the lines between separation and engagement. Through this unique experience, attendees are encouraged to confront their perceptions of mental health, societal isolation, and human connection, prompting vital conversations about empathy and understanding in our communities.
Curators(s)
Margarita Osepyan
BioMargarita Osepyan is an independent curator and translator focused on process-based practices. She holds an MA in Digital Performance from the University of Hull (2006) and explores themes in psychohistory, monotheistic tradition, liberalism, and the concept of death in modern society. Osepyan co-founded and curated GLAZ (2009-2014), a non-profit platform in London centered on multimedia, performance art, and education, partnering with institutions like Tate Modern and the BFI. She curated over 20 exhibitions and served as chief curator at Solyanka State Gallery in Moscow (2017-2019). Since 2020, she co-hosts the podcast Perevertysh on Storytel.
Artist(s)
Katrin Nenasheva
BioKatrin Nenasheva (b. 1994, Krasnodar) is a Moscow-based actionist, psychoactivist, and artist known for her work in the “third-wave actionism” in Russia. Her practice focuses on exploring the lives of isolated communities, using performance art to engage people from diverse social backgrounds. Nenasheva’s performances, often long-term actions in urban environments, include Don’t Be Afraid (2015), The Punishment (2016), and Between Here and There (2018). She has exhibited at venues like the Moscow Museum of Modern Art and initiated anti-war exhibitions across Russia and neighboring countries.
Mediator(s)
Katrin Nenasheva
BioKatrin Nenasheva (b. 1994, Krasnodar) is a Moscow-based actionist, psychoactivist, and artist known for her work in the “third-wave actionism” in Russia. Her practice focuses on exploring the lives of isolated communities, using performance art to engage people from diverse social backgrounds. Nenasheva’s performances, often long-term actions in urban environments, include Don’t Be Afraid (2015), The Punishment (2016), and Between Here and There (2018). She has exhibited at venues like the Moscow Museum of Modern Art and initiated anti-war exhibitions across Russia and neighboring countries.
