CURA.

This monographic catalogue is co-published by KW and CURA. on the occasion of Matt Copson’s first institutional solo exhibition at KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin. In his hybrid practice—drawing from pop culture, myths, ancient philosophy, and medieval folklore—Copson explores existential questions and contemporary subjectivity, which he sees as increasingly shaped by constant flux, spectacle, and the economies of attention. Copson’s installations often feel like environments, constructed spaces that invite viewers to step inside and inhabit worlds where archetypal figures like babies, anthropomorphized animals, or folkloric characters become vehicles for exploring the human condition.

Copson’s installations often feel like environments, constructed spaces that invite viewers to step inside and inhabit worlds where archetypal figures like babies, anthropomorphized animals, or folkloric characters become vehicles for exploring the human condition. Through his use of dioramas, scenography, and music, Copson engages with the storytelling traditions of past and present, inviting reflection on how fiction shapes our perception of time, memory, and identity.
This book reflects on the past decade of Matt Copson’s artistic practice, encompassing his video works, installations, sculptures, drawings, performances, and laser animations, while serving as the first monograph of his multifaceted career. It features contributions from Patrick R. Crowley, Laura McLean-Ferris, and Charlie Fox, alongside an interview with Emma Enderby, offering deep insights into the central themes, methodologies, and narratives that shape Copson’s hybrid practice. Through explorations of form, content, and context, these essays and reflections illuminate the unique interplay of mediums within his work.

Emma Enderby, Director, KW Institute for Contemporary Art
Ilaria Marotta and Andrea Baccin, CURA.