[no title] by  León Ferrari

[no title] Possibly 1976 - 2007

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Dimensions: support: 420 x 297 mm

Copyright: © Leon Ferrari | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: This work by León Ferrari, simply titled "[no title]," presents a collage of newspaper clippings. It feels… fragmented, almost like trying to piece together a story from scattered whispers. What do you make of this piece? Curator: Whispers indeed. To me, it's a visual poem of resistance. Ferrari, throughout his life, used collage to confront political repression. The juxtaposition of religious figures, legal jargon, and dates creates a tense, unsettling narrative. Look at how the dates are handwritten, almost like a clandestine record. Editor: So, it's not just about the news, but the act of recording it? Curator: Exactly. It's about bearing witness, piecing together a truth when official narratives are suspect. The fragmentation reflects the fractured reality of that time. Does it make you think about the power of information? Editor: Absolutely. It makes me consider whose voices get amplified and whose are silenced. It's a potent reminder.

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