VOICED: Artist Christian Boltanski stages encounter 'with death'

The video explores Christian Boltanski's latest art installation, a macabre machine symbolizing the hand of God, choosing and discarding old clothes. The work reflects on themes of death, memory, and personal history, influenced by Boltanski's father's experiences during World War Two. It also delves into the artist's thoughts on aging and mortality. The unsettling exhibition offers a confrontation with death, emphasizing life's transience. The installation is temporary, with clothes to be recycled or donated.

What significance does the temporary nature of Boltanski's work hold?

In what way does the installation challenge the viewer's perception of clothing and memory?