Artists Anne Imhof and Tyler Mitchell engage in a cross-disciplinary dialogue reflecting on their recent solo exhibitions, "Wish You Were Gay" at Kunsthaus Bregenz and "Wish This Was Real" at C/O Berlin. The conversation explores the intersection of performance, photography, and the choreography of space, with both artists discussing how they manipulate the viewer's physical and emotional presence within an installation.
This dialogue matters because it highlights a shifting boundary in contemporary art where performance and image-making are no longer distinct silos. By discussing "world-building" and the use of the body as a vessel for memory, Imhof and Mitchell provide insight into how modern practitioners use architectural interventions and intimate portraiture to address themes of queer identity, family, and social urgency.