[no title] Possibly 1976 - 2007

Curator: This unsettling collage by León Ferrari presents fragments of newspaper clippings, seemingly documenting violence in Uruguay. They’re adhered to what appears to be a simple, aged sheet of paper. Editor: My gut reaction is a chill. The stark presentation, the old newsprint, it feels… urgent and deeply sad. Like whispers from a forgotten nightmare. Curator: Ferrari, an Argentinian artist, often critiqued political and religious institutions. The work lacks a formal title, which suggests a deliberate lack of closure, a haunting quality. The dates scribbled on each clipping seem to anchor the context. Editor: Yes, and seeing snippets like "Hallan otro cadaver" – "Another body found" – sends shivers. The repetition underscores systemic violence. The artist is forcing us to confront the brutal reality of the time. Curator: The visual language here echoes other instances of state-sponsored violence and censorship, yet finds a unique form. Editor: It’s a stark reminder that silence, even decades later, is a form of complicity. I think this work haunts us so we can remember.