The installation was created by Manuel Mendanha and Juliana Laffittemembers of Mondongo, between 2009 and 2012, and is made up of 15 panels of 2×3 meters that add up to 45 linear meters that offer a inquiry towards life and death.
The record list that continue to this are: two works by Emilio Pettoruti: “Concert” (1941), sold at Christie’s for $794,500 in May 2012, and “The Singer” (1934), also at Christie’s for $782,500 in November 2008; and finally, “Ramona Waits” (1962) by Antonio Bernisold at Sotheby’s for US$717,500 in November 1997.
He Mondongo collective was formed in Buenos Aires in 2001 and since then developed various artistic projects and performative throughout his years, whose works are part of recognized institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires. They also have a presence in private collections in cities such as Dubai, Zurich and London.
What is the work about?
The installation was done in plasticinethe characteristic material of the Mondongo collective, and explores the relationship of the landscape and the collective memoryinviting you to make a reflection about the changes and cycles of life and death.
Between Rivers was the place of inspiration that gave magic to this creation, because both artists and authors were impacted by the floods in the region and its deep and beautiful nature (which can be seen reflected in his works).
The permanence and objective of the artists
The Mondongo piece will be key and the central axis in a cultural project of ArtHaus in Puerto Madero from 2027whose access will be open to public and gratuitous. Currently, it is part of the inaugural exhibition of Malba Ports in Escobar.
The work was presented for the first time in the Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires in 2013, and since then it has been exhibited in various institutionslike the MAXXI of Rome in 2016 and the Provincial Museum of Contemporary Art in Mar del Plata.
The artists wished and remained firm in their decision that the work remains in Argentina. Mondongo rejected offers from foreign institutions to ensure that the installation is presented in a public space in our country, as stated Nahuel Ortiz Vidaldirector of the Barro gallery.
Without a doubt, the firmness and commitment with which they defend the space of their work, portrays the deep conviction of the artists to create cultural spaces accessible, free, democratic and within reach of all types of public.
Source: Ambito
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