In chronos, Mullan excavates his artistic archive, re-presenting and re-mixing a large-scale video installation in the main gallery. Twenty-five screens and monitors form an immersive landscape, inviting viewers to navigate through time—reconstructing the artist’s past through fragmented moving images. This never-before-seen collection of video works, recorded on MiniDV between 2004 and 2014, captures raw moments from Mullan’s formative years.

The installation reveals a provocative narrative, pushing the boundaries of personal and political storytelling. Mullan’s lens turns toward people—depicting his early performances in Stockholm, his work with refugees in Vienna, and his engagement with individuals with special needs, all while shaping his artistic identity. These moments are presented unsynchronized, unfolding in a shifting loop. Each viewer encounters a unique sequence, challenging linear storytelling and expanding cinematic experience.

With chronos, Mullan invites a reconsideration of memory, history, and artistic evolution, offering a personal yet universal reflection on the passage of time. The exhibition provides insight into the artist’s journey—his struggles, experiments, and revelations.

Accompanying the installation is an original soundscape by Ed Davenport, created in collaboration with Mullan, adding to the sensory impact of the work. The sound syncs and abstracts time when paired with the images, reinforcing the exhibition’s interplay between past and present.

An essay on the exhibition by Anna Catharina Gebbers, Curator at Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, will be available on our website prior to the opening and at the gallery in both German and English.