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Saodat Ismailova's 'As We Fade': A Dark Sensory Journey

12/5/2025

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Saodat Ismailova's exhibition 'As We Fade' at Baltic presents films that immerse viewers in a dark, sensory experience.
The works address psychic space, power, and cultural voids from the Soviet collapse.
Pieces include 'Swan Lake,' reflecting mass hypnosis in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and 'As We Fade,' with silk projections invoking the Silk Road.
The films blend historical allusions with personal narratives and memory's present relevance.

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Story summary

Saodat Ismailova's exhibition 'As We Fade' at Baltic presents films that immerse viewers in a dark, sensory experience.
The works address psychic space, power, and cultural voids from the Soviet collapse.
Pieces include 'Swan Lake,' reflecting mass hypnosis in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and 'As We Fade,' with silk projections invoking the Silk Road.
The films blend historical allusions with personal narratives and memory's present relevance.