Philippe Parreno: Anywhen
Disappointing installation at Tate Modern in the Turbine Hall by Philippe Parreno. I’ve given this installation two chances so far but I’m not getting it! OK the first time it turned out it was broken but I’m not sure much more was happening the next time I went. There are large white screens which move occasionally and a very naturalistic soundtrack. People were lying on the carpeted floor with slightly mystical expressions and a look of concentration. All the publicity shots had had wonderful floating fish balloons but on both occasions I was there there was just one floating aimlessly. I did later spot a lot of ‘dead’ ones up in the roof beams! I’m afraid it reminded me of the song about the emperor’s new clothes! There had been lots of hype and talk about it but it seemed like a lot of hot air. I just didn’t understand it! When I was there the soundtrack was street noise and I wanted to shout “Go outside and here it there, plus you can have a coffee”! I will go ba...