PAST EVENTS : 2010

Bicentenaria is a collection of recycled graphics from old games and posters that explores our present global paradigms. Artist Yves Sadurni’s bidimensional works appropriate post-modern poster messaging to create a unique visual idiosyncrasy.


With an extensive background in architecture, ecology, painting, design, film and editing, Sadurni uses visual and written language to denounce gender inequality, the global economy, environmental destruction, war and the patriarchal unsustainability of our social, moral and spiritual model. Combining elements of graphic merchandising and art nouveau with the imaginary Mexican art of José Guadalupe Posada, Sadurni creates an explosive cocktail that reveals hidden connections by using the obvious as a bridge to deeper truths. The result is exquisitely beautiful, relegating intellectual criticism to a later stage.

Sadurni’s style is accessible, uniting beauty and utility, much like the 19th century Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. Bicentenaria is comprised of 11 large-format old framed posters presented as old-style playing cards. This exhibit represents a feminine version of Mexico’s 200 years of Spanish independence.  Sadurni invites us to think of the myths surrounding the celebration and the true meaning of independence.

An afterparty at the same location will feature Didi Gutman of Brazilian Girls and Picocotropico (eclectric DJ set) of Poncho Kingz.

Curated and produced by Ares Casado
 

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