[no title] c. 2001 - 2007

Curator: This unsettling collage is by León Ferrari, an Argentinian artist born in 1920. It's a mixed media piece, appropriating imagery from religious sources to create a powerful statement. Editor: My first impression is chaos. The eye jumps between scenes of suffering and distorted figures, all contained within this newspaper format, creating a sense of immediacy. Curator: Indeed. Ferrari often used collage as a deliberate act against established power structures. The juxtaposition of the horrific imagery with the mundane newsprint is key to understanding his intent. Editor: The use of Bosch-like figures is fascinating. It provides a recognizable visual language of damnation, yet the context has shifted, it's been re-purposed to critique contemporary issues. Curator: Precisely. Ferrari was deeply critical of institutional power, particularly the Church and the military, and he used his art to challenge their narratives. Editor: The layers of meaning he's created by combining these images are really quite striking. It certainly provokes a strong emotional response, demanding that the viewer engage with the artwork on multiple levels. Curator: Ferrari's work compels us to look closely at the complex relationships between art, politics, and society. Editor: A truly powerful piece that showcases the subversive potential of collage.