I’m on the 'Us' Side and You Are on the Other, 2010
Basir Mahmood
I’m on the 'Us' Side and You Are on the Other, 2010
Two-channel colour video projection
1 minute, 24 seconds, looped
Installation view
Image courtesy of the Artist
Overview
The Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan is the site of a daily military ceremony known as the 'lowering of the flags'. It takes place every evening prior to sunset, just before security forces on either side close the gates. Thousands of spectators gather every day to watch the ceremony.
I’m on the 'Us' Side and You Are on the Other looks at what this ceremony says about the groups that watch it and what unites them. As installed, the work seems to subsume the viewer into the crowd.
2013
This project was part of Sharjah Biennial 11
Artwork Images
I’m on the 'Us' Side and You Are on the Other
Basir Mahmood
2010
Two-channel colour video projection
1 minute, 24 seconds, looped
Installation view
Image courtesy of the Artist
I’m on the 'Us' Side and You Are on the Other
Basir Mahmood
2010
Two-channel colour video projection
1 minute, 24 seconds, looped
Installation view
Image courtesy of the Artist
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