Cildo Meireles: Installations. HangarBicocca, Milan

Interview with the Brazilian artist Cildo Meireles on the occasion of his solo exhibition at HangarBicocca in Milan, Italy. The show is titled Installations, and is curated by Vicente Todolí. It features 12 of Cildo Meireles' most important installations, spanning the artist's whole career -- from the tiny Cruzeiro do Sul to the huge labyrinth like Através. This video provides you with an exhibition walk-through, including an interview with Cildo Meireles. The artist talks about the concept of the show, explains how he works and where he gets his ideas, and speaks about his plans for the future. The video above is an excerpt, the full-length version is available further below.
The works on display are: Cruzeiro do Sul (1969-1970), Através (1983-1989), Babel (2001), Eureka/Blindhotland (with the elements Eureka, Blindhotland, and Expeso) (1991/2013), Olvido (1987-1989), Amerikkka (1991/2013), Cinza (1984-1986), Atlas (2007), Entrevendo (1970/1994), Para Pedro (1984/1993), Abajur (1997/2010), and Marulho (1991/1997).

The exhibition is organized by HangarBicocca, Milan; the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid; and the Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves, Porto.

PS: Cildo Meireles' installation Missão/Missões (Como Construir Catedrais) (1987) is currently on view at Fondation Beyeler as part of the exhibition Daros Latinamerica Collection at Fondation Beyeler.

Cildo Meireles: Installations. HangarBicocca, Milan, Italy / Interview with Cildo Meireles. Press Preview and opening reception, March 26, 2014.

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