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The exhibition Zonas de Riesgo (Risk Areas) at the CaixaForum in Madrid focuses on artistic responses to our present social, economic, political and cultural situation. Drawn from the Contemporary Art Collection of the Fundación “la Caixa” it features about thirty pieces by Carlos Amorales, Miguel Ángel Rios, Damian Ortega, Steve McQueen, Txomin Badiola, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Adrian Paci, Marlene Dumas, Bruce Nauman, Liu Jianhua and Jana Sterbak. Among the works on display are Mona Hatoum’s Mobile Home (2005/07), José Antonio Hernández-Díez’ The Brotherhood (1994) and Carlos Amorales’ Useless Wonder.

The Contemporary Art Collection of the Fundación “la Caixa” began in the early 1980s and now comprises more than 750 artwork by different generations of international artists. The exhibition Zonas de riesgo (Risk Areas) runs until the 3rd May, 2009. The CaixaForum Madrid was designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and was inaugurated in spring 2008 (see also our video CaixaForum Madrid by Herzog & de Meuron Architects / Madrid, Spain).

Zonas de riesgo (Risk Areas) at CaixaForum Madrid, February 12, 2009.

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“French Kissin’ in the USA” is a title from a 1986 hit song by Blondie. The Moore Space in Miami uses this title for an exhibition of works by 18 contemporary French artists. The aim is to present emerging artists which have not yet been widely received outside France. The Moore Space is dedicated to presenting international contemporary art forms and aims to achieve this through an experimental program of cross-disciplinary exhibitions, performances, artists and curators residencies and public programs which reflect the state of contemporary art today. Also on display: a special project by Carlos Amorales. Impressions from the Opening Reception, December 4, 2007.
PS: Check this out for further information about the events during the Art Basel Miami Beach week.
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Dark Mirror is the title of the solo show by the Mexican artist Carlos Amorales at Daros Exhibitions in Zurich. “Carlos Amorales (born 1970, based in Mexico City) is one of Mexico’s leading contemporary artists. The title of the exhibition Dark Mirror relates to an eponymous animation by the artist, which evokes an apocalyptic scenario through compelling sequences of images.” (PR Daros Exhibitions). Carlos Amorales: Dark Mirror (May 5 – September 2, 2007), Daros Exhibitions, Zurich. Impressions from the opening, May 4, 2007. Nuevos Ricos? Yes!
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