Where Books Go To Die by Jackie Karuti

The exhibition series titled Sasa Nairobi by the Goethe Institut continues with the visual artist Jackie Karuti. Where Books Go To Die is an installation that replicates a library scene set in a dystopia world inspired by the four elements; earth, air, fire & water. These four elements are believed to be the forces that govern existence for they hold immense power to not only build but also destroy.

The symbolism of the elements is translated into a series of smaller installations that depict the state of most libraries as seen in Nairobi as well as in most parts of the world. The exhibition is an output of the three day performance In the Case of Books that Jackie conducted last year in May. Together with a group of artists, writers, students, filmmakers, lawyers and even a baker she travelled to different library spaces in Nairobi and engaged in the process of dusting, cleaning, arranging and talking about the books they found.

The opening is on 13th March and the exhibition will take place from 17th March to 11th April, Monday to Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry is free. For more info, visit Jackie’s Blog here or email info@nairobi.goethe.org