Exhibition. Fönstret
Frida Braide: Looking for the Ocean
20240412 - 20240510
While searching for the ocean, Frida Braide instead found concrete. This rock-hard second skin, the most destructive material on earth, causes the built environment to outgrow the natural one.
Unlike nature, however, concrete does not grow. Instead, its primary characteristic is to harden and then break down so slowly that it will outlive human civilization.
When Braide searched for the ocean, she discovered that New York City will be underwater in less than a hundred years. This urban fortress that encapsulates humanity and keeps nature at bay will be preserved forever. The city conceals the past, what we want to forget, and what does not belong. It serves as the foundation for modern life, concealing time and taming nature. The concrete structures that the city is built of will endure, as they can withstand the forces of nature for decades. Nature will eventually crack the surface, and man will do what we do best: cover it with more concrete. Even underwater, cities like New York City will persist.
Frida Braide is a photographer, philosopher, and writer based in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A. She holds a BFA from Akademin Valand and an MFA from Parsons School of Design. In her practice, she explores the urban landscape, architectural structures, and temporary sculptures. Braide’s projects are often inspired by her studies in the philosophy of language.
Braide’s projects have been exhibited at the Landskrona Photo Festival, the Iceland Photo Festival, and the Pingyao International Photography Festival in China. Braide’s first novel, Kråkkungen, was published in the winter of 2022, and her first collection of poetry, Short Stories, was published in 2024.
The opening talk will be broadcast live on Centrum för fotografi’s Instagram at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 12.
