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Two ping-pong players engage in an endless and intense match, wholly absorbed in their power struggle. Unbeknownst to them, nude female figures representing the city of Baghdad lie passively, forming the net on the ping pong table. The futile attempts of these two competitors result in red marks and bruises on the bodies of these representations, as they remain motionless while the assault repeats.
One channel video. Duration: 00'03'44 min / 4k Digital / Stereo / 16:9. Credits: Director: Sam Shingler / Dop: Martin Jäger / Sound design: Timo Anttila / Humina / Producer: Jyri Paajamaa / Woodpecker.
The artwork was funded by AVEK / Promotion For AudioVisual Culture, Helsinki.