Dimensions: support: 420 x 297 mm
Copyright: © Leon Ferrari | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: This untitled work by León Ferrari, presents a collage of newspaper clippings. The arrangement seems chaotic, almost jarring. What's your interpretation of this piece? Curator: Ferrari often used collage to critique political power, especially in the context of Argentina's dictatorship. The chaotic arrangement mirrors the instability and repression of the time. Do you notice the dates scribbled on the page? Editor: Yes, many from 1976. Was that a significant year? Curator: Absolutely. It marks the beginning of the most brutal period of the military dictatorship. Ferrari's use of newsprint implicates the media in either reporting or concealing the regime's atrocities. Editor: I see. So, it's not just a collage, it's a direct commentary on the socio-political climate. Curator: Precisely. It underscores the crucial role art plays in exposing and challenging dominant narratives. Editor: That gives me a whole new appreciation for the work. Curator: Indeed, art can serve as both a mirror reflecting society and a hammer shaping its future.