Nathan Coley, The Same For Everyone, 2017. Aarhus2017, ŠstudioNathanColey.
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THE SAME FOR EVERYONE has been placed in over 10 locations in central Denmark; the light pieces are identical but the sites differ greatly. Whilst researching potential locations for Aarhus2017, I visited the Friland community, which sits 35km outside of Aarhus. It is an eco-village built around principles of zero waste. One particular plot of land caught my eye: it featured an empty concrete circle, something I saw as an area of architectural proposition. The precision of the sans serif text is juxtaposed with the distinctly temporary aesthetic of the structure. It recalls the signage of the fairground: here today, gone tomorrow. The voice behind the text is authoritative, accusatory, demanding – yet anonymous. Nathan Coley: THE SAME FOR EVERYONE runs as part of Aarhus2017 European Capital of Culture. www.aarhus2017.dk.