THE CALCULUS OF ART

The first moment of the encounter with Miri Segal's video installation was a bit frightening. Having to enter a dark hall alone, sit on a black armchair, put on earphones and, for 10 minutes, give yourself up to what the artist has conjured generates a feeling of unease. Outside, people waited for their turn to enter the dark space. With a sure hand, Segal activated the instruments and left the hall. The armchair started to revolve. Saying "Stop the armchair, I want to get off" was pointless: There was no one there to talk to. After a few revolutions, at a comfortable pace which is adjusted to the eye of the beholder, the feeling of uneasiness gave way to curiosity and one could be receptive to what was happening on the screen.