Publication: A Parody of Correspondence

Maja Li Härdelin (SE) delves into intricate constructions of analogy. In her work the line between fiction and documentation is very blurry. Härdelin explorations make use of a variety of media, such as film, sculpture and performance. Within the exhibition space, they often extend to installations that juxtapose the familiar comfort of ordinary stuff, through highlighting slightly peculiar elements. The installations often reference everyday scenes subtly altered—like an out-of-place object or an unexpected sound—prompting contemplations of the hidden layers and histories that can be found within ordinary spaces, objects, and relationships.

This digital publication was created in connection with Maja Li Härdelin’s residency at Art Hub Copenhagen in the spring of 2025. Thanks to Maja Li Härdelin and bluestockings (bs), a collaborative platform and partnership between art historian and curator Karen Vestergaard Andersen (DK) and curator Helen Nishijo Andersen (DK/JP).

Text: bluestockings (bs)
Design: Alexis Mark
Copyediting: Neil Bennun
Managing editor: Stine Nørgaard Lykkebo
Cover image: Maja Li Härdelin: Finkel, 2025. Photo: Dagmar Moldovanu
Published by Art Hub Copenhagen, 2025