The 'Maquinaciones' exhibition assembles works from nearly fifty artists to reinterpret the concept of 'machines.' It examines forms of resistance, coalition, and creativity within Mediterranean and African contexts. Through drawings, paintings, installations, and videos, the exhibition addresses critical themes, including the defense of common good and environmental impact. This body of work provides a deep dive into contemporary artistic dialogues.
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The exhibition 'Maquinaciones' explores concepts of 'machines' through the work of nearly fifty artists, primarily focusing on resistance, coalition, and creativity linked to the Mediterranean and Africa. It uses diverse media to address political-artistic practices and critique economic and institutional effects.
Drawing from a critical reinterpretation of the 'machine' concept developed by philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, the research and exhibition 'Maquinaciones' brings together nearly fifty artists. These artists explore various forms of resistance, coalition, and creativity, largely associated with the Mediterranean and Africa. Employing a wide range of expressive languages and media, including drawings, paintings, performance, installations, and videos, the exhibition addresses themes that range from the necessity of placing the defense of the common good at the center of politico-artistic reflection and practice, to denouncing the devastating environmental and social effects of certain economic and institutional practices. This publication documents the curators' proposal through an essay and a visual record of the works featured in the exhibition, some of which were conceived specifically for the occasion. The book also includes a compilation of texts from the scientific committee and some collaborators who developed the prior research. This research articulates the selected works along three interconnected axes: War Machines, Schizo Machines, and Cinema and Care Machines. The result reflects the transversal and collaborative approach that permeates the entire project, with a publication date of February 21, 2024.
This page is a bookstore listing for a book documenting the exhibition. Ticketing information for visiting the exhibition itself is not provided here, but the book can be purchased from various bookstores including Tienda del BOE and Todos tus libros. The publication date is February 21, 2024, which may offer a clue to the exhibition's timing. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is listed as the proponent entity, suggesting it might be linked to their programming or related institutions.
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