© Achref Bettaieb
The Deck Hotel by HappyCulture 2023
2023
2 Rue Maccarani, 06000 Nice
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Hôtel Le Deck by HappyCulture opens its doors to welcome the OVNi Curator invité program.
4 works of Achref Bettaieb
Achref Bettaieb (b. 1994, Tunis) is a videographer, whose films, photographs and multi-media installations question the contrast and complementarity in human behavior, social rhythms, and the interplay between the seen and the unseen. Achref studied video editing at the School of Art and Decoration (EAD). from his experience in the cinema field and various media departments, to his passion for skateboarding within his urban community, have greatly influenced his work and shaped his visual language He participated in different group exhibitions in Tunis, such as Building Blocks at B7l9 (2021), The Further you throw it, the nearer it gets (2021), KOFF section in Gabescinemafen. (2022) / Festival Dream city (2022) He is currently questioning movement and its rhythm threw different perspectives.
The unseen must be clear
In unity we face what we fear
Tomorrow we’ll find what’s near and dear
To where?
These works involve the process of discovering, documenting and connecting various element through video and installation, all while searching a particular
narrative where there’s an answer or a question. The common thread in these projects is the exploration of urban society and community, from a personal perspective to common ones focusing on its dynamism. (different approaches contribute to a larger picture) Emphasizing the importance of contrasting and complementary elements in creating and identifying interesting situations to explore these social dynamics. Each video serves as a component of a larger puzzle
Achref Bettaieb is in residence at Villa Arson as part of a partnership with 32bis, a contemporary art center in Tunis.
https://villa-arson.fr/actualites/2023/09/achref-bettaieb/
https://www.facebook.com/32BISTunisie/
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