Ludic Recycling in Latin American Art : From Remixing the City to Sampling Nature

Author(s):  
Anne-Marie Schleiner

In this chapter I foreground an ecologically aware, ludic approach to crafting public art experiences, drawing primarily from interviews with four prominent Latin American artists. Conditions observable in the global South that influence these artworks include urban sprawl and shanty towns, electronics waste sites accumulating from the rapid production cycles of electronic hardware, and the environmental damage of natural habitats. My intent in this chapter is to offer a view into a field of public art production in Latin America where artists and critics have over the past few decades developed a sophisticated, yet inclusive visual, interactive, and playful dialogue with the public.

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-161
Author(s):  
David Cross ◽  
Cameron Bishop

‘Six Moments in Kingston Town’ was an art project developed by the Public Art Commission in May 2019 that sought to collectively speak to the diverse cultures and shared histories of the City of Kingston, south of Melbourne. A series of leading Australian artists were commissioned to work with local community groups to develop projects that spoke to the complex, rich and interwoven social fabrics of this region, concentrating on the period of the mid-1970s to early 1980s. Using as key case studies events such as the election of Moorabbin’s first female councillor in 1976, a selection of nationally famous political protests in 1982, and the disappearance of aviator Fred Valentich who flew out from Moorabbin airport in 1978 never to be seen again, the project sought to highlight hidden or obscured historical moments that impacted well beyond the Kingston region. This text examines how curatorial practice via the commissioning of a series of iterative, place-specific, temporary projects can serve to nurture resilient communities while showcasing adventurous, challenging contemporary art. In picking up on local gestures, materials and events that clearly resonate with our contemporary milieu, we bring into question art’s repeated teleology ‐ one that eschews resistance in favour of its own disappearance into a kind of utopic consensus, where politics, art, culture and the economy fuse into a life of communal accord. In this article, we argue that the making of public artworks as dissensus serves to resist the collapse of art into life and, therefore, the danger that, with the disappearance of art, politics is doomed as well. As the article progresses, we pick up on a number of theoretical threads that present the works as ruptures in our conventional approaches to these sites and their histories.


2020 ◽  
pp. 45-66
Author(s):  
Giorgos Velegrakis ◽  
Danai Liodaki

This paper analyses five public art projects exhibited in documenta 14 in Athens in 2017 that redefine and interact with the public space and therefore, form three different narratives on public space. These narratives are outlined according to the different interpretations of ‘public space’, ‘public sphere’ and democracy by the various artists. Our argument is structured as follows; firstly, we present an analysis of public art and its basic features drawing from contemporary literature. Secondly, we provide a number of key facts regarding documenta and documenta 14, outlining the main reasons we selected it as a reference point. Thirdly, we describe the three narratives about public space that we came up with after our field research and interviews with the respective artists: Sanja Iveković, Joar Nango, Rasheed Araeen, Mattin and Rick Lowe. We then discuss the relations between them and develop a model that unravels the way artists explore the public domain, look for locations, and redefine public space and the lived experience in the city. To do so, we engage with theoretical approaches as well as elaborations on specific artworks that engage the shifts and changes of the lived urban experience through art.


2020 ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Josué Eliseo Llanque Chana

ResumenLos centros históricos latinoamericanos, unas de las creaciones más interesantes de nuestra cultura, se enfrentan a profundas mutaciones físicas, sociales, funcionales, medioambientales y sobre todo paisajísticas. El paisaje del espacio público como lugar descubierto, generalmente rodeado de edificios, decorado por estatuas, fuentes, áreas de estancia, vegetación, etc., y destinado al embellecimiento de una ciudad, ha sido concebido para que los ciudadanos se reúnan a percibir la ciudad y a observar el espectáculo arquitectónico de sus principales edificios monumentales. El objetivo de la presente investigación es proponer una nueva metodología para la valoración de la calidad visual del paisaje urbano en áreas de interés patrimonial, considerada desde la visión, que se complementa con otros atributos físico-ambientales, visual-estéticos y socio-psicológicos. Adicionalmente, la calidad visual constituye un componente de la calidad ambiental y de la vida urbana que fomenta el sentido de pertenencia de las personas con su medio natural y construido. Su aplicación a los espacios patrimoniales latinoamericanos lo convierten en una nueva herramienta metodológica para su adaptación.AbstractThe historical centers of Latin America, some of the most interesting creations of our culture, face profound physical, social, functional, environmental and especially landscape changes. The landscape of the public space as a discovered place, generally surrounded by buildings, decorated by statues, fountains, living areas, vegetation, etc., and intended to beautify a city, has been conceived so that citizens come together to perceive the city and to observe the architectural spectacle of its main monumental buildings. The objective of this research is to propose a new methodology for the assessment of the visual quality of the urban landscape in areas of heritage interest, considered from the perspective, which is complemented with other physical-environmental, visual-aesthetic and socio-psychological attributes. Additionally, visual quality constitutes a component of environmental quality and urban life that fosters people's sense of belonging to their natural and built environment. Its application to Latin American heritage spaces make it a new methodological tool for its adaptation.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Alexandre Beaudoin Duquette

ResumenConstanza Camelo Suárez es una artista visual de origen colombiano que vive en la provincia de Quebec, en Canadá.  En el año 2008, realizó un performance en una importante estación del metro de la ciudad de Montreal, que llevaba por título Dilatar o contraer el universo.  En el marco de esta intervención, un grupo de inmigrantes guiados por perros lazarillo caminaban con los ojos vendados por los pasaportes de sus países de origen y llevaban puesto en su cintura unos aparatos de los cuales emanaban de manera aleatoria las notas de los himnos nacionales de sus países respectivos, así como las del himno canadiense.  Su acción nos brinda varios elementos que nos permiten cuestionar, romper o relativizar los estereotipos del discurso propagandístico de las instituciones migratorias canadienses.  En el presente trabajo, se trata precisamente de entablar una relación disonante entre el performance y fragmentos de testimonios de Constanza Camelo Suárez y una “historia de éxito” que fue publicada en el sitio Internet del Ministerio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración canadiense en el año 2011 y que lleva por título María Aragón: una joven canadiense de 10 años que causa sensación en YouTube.  Lo anterior se lleva a cabo analizando las siguientes fuentes de disonancia, entendida como la relación entre elementos de información incompatibles: multiculturalismo/transculturalidad, consenso/accidentes situacionales, ocupación del espacio público/espacio masivo ocupado, demostración de fuerza/demostración de vulnerabilidad.Palabras-claves: Arte latinoamericano, diáspora latinoamericana, diáspora colombiana, migración a Canadá, multiculturalismo canadiense, propaganda migratoria. Canadian Multiculturalism face the Art and Testimonies of Constanza Camelo SuárezAbstract Constanza Camelo Suárez is a visual artist of Colombian origin living in the province of Quebec, Canada. In 2008, she performed at an important subway station in the city of Montreal, with the title Dilate or contract the universe. As part of this intervention, a group of immigrants guided by guide dogs walked blindfolded by the passports of their countries of origin and wore on their waist some apparatuses from which emanated random notes of the national anthems of their respective countries, as well as those of the Canadian anthem. Its action gives us several elements that allow us to question, to break or to relativize the stereotypes of the propagandistic discourse of the Canadian migratory institutions. This present work, it is precisely to establish a dissonant relationship between the performance and fragments of testimonies of Constanza Camelo Suárez and a "success story" that was published on the Internet site of the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Ministry in 2011 and which is titled "María Aragón: a 10-year-old Canadian girl who makes a sensation on YouTube". This is done by analyzing the following sources of dissonance, understood as the relationship between incompatible information elements: Multiculturalism / transculturality, consensus / situational accidents, occupation of public space / mass space occupied, demonstration of strength / demonstration of vulnerability. Key words: Latin American art, Latin American diaspora, Colombian diaspora, migration to Canada, Canadian multiculturalism, migratory propaganda. Multiculturalismo Canadense perante a arte e os Testemunhos de Constanza Camelo SuárezResumoConstanza Camelo Suarez é uma artista visual da Colômbia que vive na província do Quebec, no Canadá. Em 2008, ela realizou uma performance em uma grande estação de metrô da cidade de Montreal, que foi intitulada Expandir ou contrair o universo. Como parte dessa intervenção, um grupo de imigrantes guiado por cães-guia andou com os olhos vendados pelos passaportes de seus países de origem e usava em suas cinturas equipamentos que emanavam notas aleatórias dos hinos nacionais de seus respectivos países, bem como do hino canadense. Sua ação dá-nos vários elementos que nos permitem questionar, relativizar ou romper os estereótipos do discurso propagandístico de instituições de imigração canadense. Neste artigo, trata-se precisamente de demonstrar a relação dissonante entre a performance e fragmentos dos depoimentos de Constanza Camelo Suarez e a "história de sucesso", que foi publicada no site do Ministério da Cidadania e Imigração do Canadá em 2011 e intitulado "María Aragón: uma mulher canadense jovem de 10 anos causou sensação no YouTube". Isto é feito através da análise das seguintes fontes de dissonância, entendida como a relação entre elementos de informação incompatíveis: Multiculturalismo / transculturalidade, consenso / acidentes situacionais, ocupação do espaço público / espaço ocupado, demonstração de força / demonstração de vulnerabilidade.Palavras chave: arte latino-americana, diáspora latino-americana, diáspora colombiana,  migração para o Canadá,  multiculturalismo canadense, propaganda migratória 


2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Ranieli Piccinini

In 2006, Daros Latinamerica – one of the most comprehensive collections dedicated to Latin American contemporary art in the world – acquired a building, designed by the architect Francisco Joaquim Bethencourt da Silva (1831-1912) and listed as official historical heritage of the city of Rio de Janeiro. After seven years of refurbishment, Casa Daros and its library opened its doors on 23 March 2013. The library has maintained and improved its collection about contemporary Latin American art – considered unique in the region – ever since, with a view to motivating and increasing the amount of research on the subject in Brazil. At the same time, the library team plays an important role in the preparation of the programming planned in the cultural centre – considered a platform for art, education, and communication – and also during the events at Casa Daros, providing support for the researchers’ needs.


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-122
Author(s):  
Vágner Egídio Velho Júnior ◽  
Isotilia Costa Melo ◽  
Paulo Nocera Alves Junior ◽  
Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento Rebelatto

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to characterize real estate lease management of the São Paulo City Municipality (PMSP), the largest metropolitan region in Latin America, for the provision of public education, health and social assistance services. Design/methodology/approach In addition, the management was also evaluated by a direct analysis of the obtained data (lease paid, area of the property, agency, zone, region, neighborhood, contract date, etc.) and by statistical regressions. Findings The results showed that the following: real estate properties with the greatest discrepancy of amounts paid (when compared to other amounts paid by the city and the market) are in a pulverized category, called “Others”; PMSP faces difficulties tracking expiration dates, 18.9% of the assets are still in use, though present expired contracts; the category “Education” is the most expressive in expenses; there is a limit to the correlation between the size of the real estate and the lease price paid, and very large real estate do not have proportionally higher leases; the location only directly affects the lease value if it is in the central region of the Metropolis. There is no explicit relationship for leases in other regions. Originality/value This work is groundbreaking for helping to consolidate the literature on real estate management in developing countries. Factors that integrate and influence the management of real estate leases for government agencies in a Latin American metropolitan area have never before been reported in the literature.


Arts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Maria de Fátima Morethy Couto

This paper will address specifically the 24th edition of the São Paulo Biennial (1998), which took up Oswald de Andrade’s concept of anthropophagy as a guiding axis, but it will also bring to light the first edition of the Mercosul Biennial, which was held in 1997 in the city of Porto Alegre, situated in the south of Brazil, with the intention of establishing itself as a space for promotion of Latin American art. Both biennials are private entities, supported by autonomous foundations, but which require public funds to carry out their shows. It is noteworthy that those two shows were held a few years after the third edition of the Havana Biennial, which is widely recognized as a landmark in the history of the biennials based on South–South dialogue. I will point out the connections between the proposals of these exhibitions as well as relate them to the Brazilian economic situation at the time and the dilemma of globalization.


2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-56
Author(s):  
Dawn Biddison

Abstract In this article, I evaluate how Alaska Native contemporary art is presented to the public by examining artists’ perspectives, artwork exhibits and viewer reception of the art. My goal is to substantiate the need to critically address how Alaska Native cultures are represented at museum and public art venues in Anchorage, Alaska. In particular, I seek to emphasize the importance of creating contextualized presentations of Alaska Native art using multiple perspectives and interpretative media based on collaboration between exhibitors and Native artists and communities. More inclusive informative presentations can begin to address the differing requirements of a variety of audiences, utilize the critical attention given to Native American and Euro-American art elsewhere, and provoke a re-thinking of stereotyped preconceptions that continue to diminish the accomplishments of Alaska Native artists and limit perceptions of Alaska Native cultures.


2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-68
Author(s):  
Vivien Lovell

The paper presents the variety of ways in which contemporary artists and curators are engaging with the city today. Public art, in its many manifestations, from monument to ephemeral sculpture, forms our mental image and memory of a city. Artists are contributing to the vibrancy of the city right across the public realm, from development, transport, health, sport, education and faith, and finding ways of engaging the public meaningfully in the creative process. Focusing on London, a sample of formal and informal commissioning practices in 'public art' is presented, from its procurement through the planning process to non-commissioned 'guerilla' street art. The role of artists on design teams and the value of one-off installations and temporary programmes of sculpture and light will be explored, alongside the range of patronage of public art today. Aff ordable studio spaces for artists are a continual issue in a city with rising property values: the paper cites models for retaining artists' homes and studios as well as problems encountered by creatives being forced ever further from now peripheral areas. Many contemporary art galleries are also finding themselves 'priced out' of the centre, bar the more established international galleries. Since artists and galleries have been responsible for regenerating entire districts, can their presence be safeguarded through planning regulations?


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