Natasha Tontey : The Phantom Combatants

Is there specific safety information for the exhibition?
The video is a fictional work set in Cold War-era Indonesia, and follows a resistance fighter in the Permesta movement. It contains scenes of stylised violence, including target practice with a knife and darts, and a character repeatedly firing a weapon, including toward the camera. There is a graphic moment in which another character’s ear is cut off, with infrared imaging used as a filter. The video also includes surreal and sexually explicit imagery, such as a scene of a character giving birth to a beam of light through a prop of a toothed vagina (vagina dentata).

The installation is located on the ground floor of Ateneo Veneto. Visitors are free to move through the space and explore its individual elements. The LED wall presenting the artist’s video is integrated into a room-within-a-room structure and is encircled by a ramp. This ramp offers multiple vantage points from which to experience the work, allowing visitors to view both the projected figures from Natasha Tontey’s work and the existing paintings on the upper walls and ceiling of Ateneo Veneto.

The space is flooded with red light and the floor is reflective. The installation includes occasional flashing lights.

The video has a duration of approximately 20 minutes. Visitors may either sit on the floor or bring folding stools into the installation.

If you have any questions about the artwork in advance, please contact us anytime at visit@las-art.foundation or museum@amosrex.fi.

Is there on-site assistance available for visitors with impaired mobility?The venue is accessible for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs and prams. Our visitor service team is happy to assist you.

Please contact our visitor service at visit@las-art.foundation or museum@amosrex.fi with any questions or requests.

Is seating available in the installation?
Visitors are welcome to sit on the reflective floor at Ateneo Veneto. Folding stools are also available.

Where can I book tickets?
The installation is free of charge and no ticket is required. However, as the space is limited to 60 people at a time, you may need to wait briefly before entering.

What are the opening hours of the exhibition?
6 May – 25 October 2026

Opening Hours
Thursday – Sunday: 11:00 – 19:00 (May – September)

Thursday – Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00 (October)

Closed Mondays to Wednesdays, except Wednesday, 6 May and Monday, 11 May. We recommend planning 30 minutes for your visit to the installation.

What language options are available for the installation?
The video has English and Italian subtitles and closed captioning.

Where can I find more information on the artwork?
A free guide is available in English and German online, on our website and via a QR code on-site.

How much time should I allow for my visit?
We recommend scheduling 30 minutes for your visit to the installation.

Is the exhibition suitable for small children?
We welcome children of all ages to visit the exhibition. However, children under 12 are recommended to be accompanied by an adult.

The video is a fictional work set in Cold War-era Indonesia, following a resistance fighter in the Permesta movement. It contains scenes of stylised violence, including target practice with darts and a knife, and a character repeatedly firing a weapon, including toward the camera. There is a graphic moment in which another character’s ear is cut off, with infrared imaging used as a filter. The video also includes surreal and sexually explicit imagery, such as a scene of a character giving birth to a beam of light through a prop of a toothed vagina (vagina dentata).

Do you offer guided tours?
No regular public tours are offered.

What languages does the on-site staff speak?
The on-site staff speak Italian and English.

Are there cloakrooms or lockers?
There are no lockers on site. Please refrain from bringing any baggage that exceeds the common handbag size (A4), as we cannot store large bags. Please note that neither LAS Art Foundation nor Amos Rex is not liable for any personal belongings left behind.

Is there food or drink offered for purchase on site?
There are no food or drink options available for purchase on site. However, there are cafés and restaurants nearby.

Is food or drink allowed in the installation?
Food or drink is not allowed in the installation.

Is it permitted to take dogs inside the installation space?
Dogs are not permitted inside the space. The only exceptions are guide dogs.

How can I get to Ateneo Veneto?
The site of the installation can be reached by public transport.

The closest vaporetto stations are Rialto, S. Angelo, San Marco, S. Maria del Giglio.

The address is:
Ateneo Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti
Campo S. Fantin, 1897
30124 Venezia, VE
Italy

Where can I ask for lost property?
Should you have lost a personal item in the installation, please contact our visitor service at visit@las-art.foundation or museum@amosrex.fi.

Am I allowed to film or take photos in the installation?
Please note that taking photos, videos and audio recordings of the installation is permitted for private, non-commercial use only.

You are very welcome to share your experience on social media with us!

Instagram: @las_artfoundation, @amoskonst

TikTok: @LAS_artfoundation

On Facebook, please tag @LASartfoundation and @amoskonst, and on X, please mention #LASArtFoundation.

Who can I contact when I have questions?
If you have questions, please contact our visitor service team at visit@las-art.foundation.