Diante do Tempo gathers works from diverse artists to challenge linear chronologies and reflect on the passage of time. Inspired by the theoretical work of Georges Didi-Huberman, this project fosters a dialogue between different generations and contexts. The presentation includes unique pieces and public guided tours that engage with past, present, and future trajectories.
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Diante do Tempo is a collective exhibition that reflects on the passage of time within contemporary art, fostering a dialogue between different generations and contexts. Drawing inspiration from Georges Didi-Huberman’s theoretical work, the project challenges traditional linear chronologies to explore themes of history, politics, and heritage.
Organized by Appleton in partnership with several prominent institutions, including the Centro de Artes Visuais (CAV) in Coimbra, Diante do Tempo is more than a standard itinerant exhibition. It functions as a dynamic series of exhibition, production, and knowledge-sharing moments that celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Appleton association. The title, derived from the seminal work of philosopher and art historian Georges Didi-Huberman, frames a curatorial approach that rejects linear histories in favor of a model that recognizes the simultaneity of disparate temporalities and contexts. The presentation at the CAV in Coimbra features works by artists including Ana Hatherly, Belén Uriel, Pedro Diniz Reis, Pedro Falcão, Sara Graça, Sara Mealha, and Susana Mendes Silva. Many of the works on display are original pieces created specifically for this project. In addition to the visual works, the Coimbra leg of the exhibition includes guided tours led by authors and artists, providing further insight into the exhibition’s intellectual focus on how art engages with past, present, and future trajectories.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Visitors are encouraged to explore the space during the scheduled exhibition dates provided by the venue in Coimbra at the Centro de Artes Visuais (CAV). The exhibition includes supplementary materials and curated guided tours for the public to deepen their engagement with the works presented.
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