Adel Abidin: Musical Manifest

Abidin has made a series of music videos in which he is the actor and singer of his own stories. By using a new compilation of lyrics, he illustrates and expresses what we all hide or what we are afraid of mentioning. The project consists of a series of six unique music videos that resembles a synchronised body of work titled The Musical Manifest.

This piece utilises different musical genres, and the videos will be filmed in way that truly represent the surrealism and absurdity of our common time by reflecting on all that the artist has experienced in his lifetime. The work is an audio-visual challenge, a symbolic representation of individuals who have been forced to leave their countries and homes for whatever reason. Their original meanings will change along with their messages as soon as they start integrating with other lines within a new environment.

One’s identity is related to the family history, nationality, home country, the passport and above all the culture he/she was raised in. When these foundations are shaken, it opens numerous questions.