Delve into 'Unas de cal, otras de arena (El Tesoro)', an compelling exhibition by Colombian artist Miguel Ángel Rojas. His installation art transforms spaces, here using traditional Andalusian tiles adorned with lime, sand, and gold. This powerful work invites contemplation on profound social contrasts, linking historical colonial exploitation to contemporary disparities.
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This exhibition features the work of Colombian artist Miguel Ángel Rojas, focusing on his piece 'Unas de cal, otras de arena (El Tesoro)'. The installation uses materials like lime, sand, and gold on traditional Andalusian tiles to explore social contrasts between extreme wealth and poverty, reflecting on the colonial past and its impact.
The exhibition showcases the work of Miguel Ángel Rojas, an artist whose practice delves into subjective experiences, indigenous roots, popular origins, and homosexuality. His artistic journey, beginning with architecture and moving through photography and engraving, led to the creation of installations that transform spaces into evocative scenarios. This specific piece, 'Unas de cal, otras de arena (El Tesoro)', previously shown at the Bienal de Cartagena, addresses the stark social contrasts between opulence and poverty. Using Andalusian tiles ('ardoba'), Rojas applies designs with lime, sand, and gold to highlight economic disparities, drawing a parallel between the colonial exploitation of resources like gold and contemporary issues of tourism and inequality. The work prompts reflection on the historical impact of the Spanish Conquest on pre-Columbian cultures, contrasting the spiritual and ritualistic value of gold for indigenous peoples with its commercial value in Spain. The installation at the Museo de Artes Decorativas creates a dialogue with the museum's collection, which is often viewed from a Eurocentric perspective, by juxtaposing these historical objects with Rojas's sculptures inspired by pre-Columbian designs. Rojas emphasizes the importance of rethinking the artwork within its new location, connecting with contemporary artists who explore sites through daily life, memory, and ruin.
Entrance to the exhibition is free. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 to 15:00, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 15:00, with extended hours on Thursdays from 17:00 to 20:00. It is closed on Mondays and specific holidays.
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