#26: El Mundo (The World) 2008

Marina Pallares made this print, titled '#26: El Mundo' in 1980. Pallares's 'El Mundo' presents a world rendered as a fragmented cube, a stark commentary on globalization's impact. The title, translating to 'The World,' suggests a comprehensive view, yet the visual representation hints at disintegration and instability. Created in an era marked by increasing global interconnectedness alongside growing social and economic disparities, this artwork reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of its time. Pallares uses the graphic language of printmaking, to engage with socio-political issues. The cube-like earth might be seen to critique the notion of a unified, harmonious world, pointing instead to the fractures and divisions exacerbated by global forces. Further exploration into the cultural and political landscape of the 1980s, through archives and historical accounts, would enrich our understanding of Pallares's artistic intentions. Ultimately, this print stands as a reminder of art's capacity to challenge and question prevailing social structures.