In this solo presentation, Alexandre Caretti transforms the CEAAC project space into an environment of tension and negotiation. Inspired by his research at the European Parliament, the artist creates architectural interventions that mirror the visual language of political institutions. Visitors are invited to consider the inherent risks and inevitable losses associated with the act of translation.
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Alexandre Caretti investigates the complexities of institutional translation and interpretation through a dual-atmosphere installation. The exhibition reflects on the utopian ideal and practical limits of political and linguistic transposition within the European context.
In his solo exhibition at CEAAC, Alexandre Caretti transforms the art center's Project Space into a site of tension and negotiation. By creating two distinct atmospheres—one evoking the quietude of waiting and the other the rhythmic busyness of bureaucracy—Caretti explores the structural and intimate challenges inherent in translation. Drawing from his residency research at the European Parliament, the artist utilizes materials and forms that mirror the architectural and visual language of economic and political institutions. The title 'Traduttore, traditore' (Translator, Traitor) references the inherent risks and inevitable losses associated with the act of translation, whether linguistic, political, or artistic. By transposing the realities of these institutions into the gallery space, Caretti does not merely demonstrate the functioning of power; rather, he creates an environment that invites visitors to feel the weight of constant reformulation. The exhibition serves as a profound reflection on the desire for international cooperation and the disillusionment that can arise when these ideals confront the realities of institutional limitations.
Admission to the exhibition is free. The gallery is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, 14:00 to 18:00, and is closed on public holidays. No reservation is required for general visits or guided tours held on the first weekend of the month or the final artist-led tour on September 6th, 2026 at 15:00, unless otherwise noted.
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