Eight people out of work covering the widest possible social spectrum were photographed by Francesc Torres as he lived alongside them for one to two weeks. During this period, the artist documented their daily lives: some recycle scrap, others send out résumés, others are apparently not doing anything, as if this were now a given state for their lives, others seek a change in their professional life, others are helping those even less fortunate than them. All of them are surviving, alone or with their families. In addition to the visual documentation of their day-to-day experience, each of them has had a formal portrait taken.
After this first visual presentation of their lives and economic situation, filmmaker Mercedes Álvarez filmed each of them giving their opinions on the art they liked and whether it played a part, important or not, in their lives. They were asked to provide an object from home (a painting, a figure, a reproduction, etc.) with emotional significance for them. Finally, they each visited the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) alone and there chose a work from the permanent collection from among those fit to be transported and explained why it interested them. This foray into the museum was filmed by the director and went on to form part of the installation with the above images and personal belongings. The pieces selected from the MACBA collection for this process have also been borrowed to complete the project presentation at the Venice Biennale. As active subjects of the final work, the eight unemployed men and women received remuneration for their participation and dedication.
144pp./ 16.5x23.5cm./ 100il./ Paperback
ISBN:
| 9788434313200 | English |
25.00€
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Swimming Horsesis a book that emerged from the desire to review the elements that have accompanied the creations of Mal Pelo throughout the past twelve years. On one side it presents the photographs of Jordi Bover, which as well as the visual force and depth they contain, enable different aspects of the work to be observed: The movement, the use of objects, the lighting, the gestures and presence, the tensions of the space and some of his own codes and tools.
On the other side, the voices of the people who have followed the evolution of the group, their precise view on the way in which Mal Pelo inhabits the scene and constructs a fragmented dramaturgy that goes hand-in-hand with the different languages and the strength of the performers.
Mal Pelo is a group founded by Pep Ramis and María Muñoz in 1989, dedicated to the creation and exhibition of performances. Their artistic work, based on the constant search for languages, combines movement, video, text and original music. Their exhibition proposals as well as their video creations and publications are equally important.
With an extensive national and international career, their works are acknowledged by the critics and the public and have been awarded with different prizes.
Contributions fromRic Allsopp, John Berger, Eulàlia Bosch, Leo Castro, Imma Merino, María Muñoz, Imma Prieto, Pep Ramis, Ixiar Rozas, José A. Sánchez.
Mal Pelo: Swimming Horses
María Muñoz, Pep Ramis288pp./ 22.5x26.5cm./ 200il./ Tapa dura
ISBN:
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9788461554270 9788461554294 9788461554287 |
Castellano English Català |
50.00€
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For the Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto, who defines himself as a sculptor, his works are created to be passed through, lived in, felt and even smelt, which enables the spectator to experience their own body, their senses and their mind by means of the work of art and vice versa. Interacting with the surroundings and with others, the visitor sees himself immersed in a fusion of sculpture and architecture.
Contributions from Rainer Hehl, Petra Joos, Franck Leibovici, Pedro Luz, Hannah Monyer, Luiz Alberto Oliveira, Raphaela Platow, Tania Rivera.
For the Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto, who defines himself as a sculptor, his works are created to be passed through, lived in, felt and even smelt, which enables the spectator to experience their own body, their senses and their mind by means of the work of art and vice versa. Interacting with the surroundings and with others, the visitor sees himself immersed in a fusion of sculpture and architecture.
Neto states: “What we have in common is more important than what makes us different. I’m interested in discussing the situation of humanity, the temperature and the things we experience. The transition of things. The language.” That’s why he investigates common aspects of interpersonal relations through sculptures that give rise to sensuality and corporality.
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1964, Ernesto Neto has exhibited his sculptures in the major museums and art centres of the world. In fact, some of his works form part of the collections of the Reina Sofía Museum (Madrid), the Guggenheim (New York) and the MoMA (New York). He also represented Brazil in the Biennials of Venice and São Paulo.
Ernesto Neto: El Cuerpo que me lleva
Petra Joos144pp./ 21.5x28cm./ 70il./ Soft cover
ISBN:
| 9788434313286 | bilingual |
35.00€
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