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Discover 'El poder de la duda': An Exhibition Exploring Critical Perspectives on the World through Art and Photography at PhotoEspaña 2011

Featuring over 50 thought-provoking works by 16 renowned international artists from the PhotoEspaña 2011 festival.

Delve into the catalog for 'El poder de la duda,' an impactful exhibition from the PhotoEspaña 2011 festival. This publication showcases over 50 pieces by 16 international artists, exploring a critical viewpoint on global themes. It details works in photography, video, and installations, alongside insights from curator Hou Hanru and theorist Nikos Papastergiadis.

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Exhibition summary

This catalog documents 'The Power of Doubt,' an exhibition part of the PhotoEspaña 2011 festival. It features over 50 works by 16 international artists exploring critical perspectives on the surrounding world through photography, video, and installations.

Curatorial context

The catalog 'El poder de la duda' (The Power of Doubt) offers a comprehensive look at the exhibition organized by MUICO as part of the PhotoEspaña 2011 festival. The exhibition showcases more than 50 works by 16 international artists, inviting viewers to doubt and question their surroundings from a critical viewpoint, as guided by the texts from the exhibition's curator, Hou Hanru, and theorist, Nikos Papastergiadis. Across its more than 160 pages, the catalog presents the photographic, video, and installation works by artists including Hamra Abbas, Adel Abdessemed, Du Zhenjun, Thierry Fontaine, Shaun Gladwell, Jiang Zhi, Dinh Q Le, Wangechi Mutu, Pak Sheung Chuen, Dan Perjovschi, Shahzia Sikander, Nedko & Dimitar Solakov, Sun Xun, Tsang Kin-Wah, and Wong Hoy Cheong. The publication is bilingual.

Admission and ticket notes

The catalog is available for purchase at a price of 5 euros. Specific ticketing information for the exhibition itself is not detailed on this page, which focuses on the catalog publication and its contents within the context of the PhotoEspaña 2011 festival. The page indicates that details for acquiring the catalog are 'Oculto' (hidden) and mentions it's available 'Donde adqurirlo' (where to acquire it). A link to 'Catálogos a precios reducidos' is provided, suggesting other available publications and discounts, but not direct exhibition entry tickets. The page does not provide information on admission fees or booking for the exhibition itself; it is primarily a catalog listing for a past event from 2011.

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Featuring works by Hamra Abbas, Adel Abdessemed, Du Zhenjun, Thierry Fontaine, Shaun Gladwell, Jiang Zhi, Dinh Q Le, Wangechi Mutu, Pak Sheung Chuen, Dan Perjovschi, Shahzia Sikander, Nedko & Dimitar Solakov, Sun Xun, Tsang Kin-Wah, and Wong Hoy Cheong, with texts by curator Hou Hanru and theorist Nikos Papastergiadis.
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