Neïl Beloufa at Balice Hertling in Paris

Metropolis M no. 4 2011, features the article Charmingly Peculiar. The film installations of Neïl Beloufa by Chris Sharp. Since Neïl Beloufa's breakthrough during Manifesta 8 in Murcia, his work has been an undeniable hit on the international exhibition circuit. Beloufa makes films referring to such genres as sci-fi and thrillers, characterized by refreshing improvisations by amateur actors and screened in typically sculptural environments.

At the moment, his work is shown at Galerie Balice Hertling in Paris. Here are the installation shots.


Neïl Beloufa, installation view at Galerie Balice Hertling, Paris. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, installation view at Galerie Balice Hertling, Paris. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, installation view at Galerie Balice Hertling, Paris. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, Untitled, 2011, digital video loop and mixed media installation. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, Untitled, 2011, detail, digital video loop and mixed media installation. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, Untitled, 2011, digital video loop and mixed media installation, 150 x 200 x 240cm. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, Untitled, 2011, mixed media, 236 x 178 x 160cm. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, Untitled, 2011, mixed media, 230 x 208 x 38cm. Courtesy Balice Hertling

Neïl Beloufa, Untitled, 2011, mixed media, 5 x 160 x 175cm. Courtesy Balice Hertling
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