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LARGE CALACA FIGURE
Skeleton figure. A «calaca» is a representation of a human skeleton. These figures symbolize death in a festive and joyful manner, reflecting the belief that death is a continuation of life.
Skeleton figure. A «calaca» is a representation of a human skeleton. These figures symbolize death in a festive and joyful manner, reflecting the belief that death is a continuation of life.
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COIN PURSE
In the underworld, this coin purse negotiates with the living. Every coin it swallows is the price of silence.
In the underworld, this coin purse negotiates with the living. Every coin it swallows is the price of silence.
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FERTILITY VASE
Peruvian ceramic and wood anthropomorphic jar depicting a pregnant woman. The child, a figurine covered in gold leaf, is hidden inside the container and is only visible when the jar is empty.
Peruvian ceramic and wood anthropomorphic jar depicting a pregnant woman. The child, a figurine covered in gold leaf, is hidden inside the container and is only visible when the jar is empty.
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WIDE VIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
The exhibition ARTE FACTUM recreates the atmosphere of curiosity cabinets and auction rooms, presenting artifacts as rare and enigmatic treasures.
The exhibition ARTE FACTUM recreates the atmosphere of curiosity cabinets and auction rooms, presenting artifacts as rare and enigmatic treasures.
SMALL POTTERY URNS
Fragmented vessels used in burial rites, bound together with golden rings.
Fragmented vessels used in burial rites, bound together with golden rings.
SMALL POTTERY URNS
Their purpose would be to free the deceased from their sorrows.
Their purpose would be to free the deceased from their sorrows.
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ARTE FACTUM is an imaginary inventory — a collection of artifacts to cross into the beyond, between myths, memory and invention. This project mixes three-dimensional collages and AI crafted images to create a collection that never truly existed — but feels like it always has.
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ARTICULATED HAND
Reproduction of the gauntlets placed around Louis XVIII’s body during his funeral. Displayed at the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
Reproduction of the gauntlets placed around Louis XVIII’s body during his funeral. Displayed at the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
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FOLDING CHAIR
Folding chair accompanied by its slippers, of uncertain origin. Portable like a camping chair, it would accompany its owner in the underworld.
Folding chair accompanied by its slippers, of uncertain origin. Portable like a camping chair, it would accompany its owner in the underworld.
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SPEECH HEADDRESS
Textile funeral headdress with suspended hands, granting speech through gesture when voices fail.
Textile funeral headdress with suspended hands, granting speech through gesture when voices fail.
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RITUAL GARMENT
Garment made from woven textiles and metallic fibers, intended for rites of passage. It would protect the wearer and filter out negative influences.
Garment made from woven textiles and metallic fibers, intended for rites of passage. It would protect the wearer and filter out negative influences.
SIDE VIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
FRONT VIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
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OWL OF THE MISTS
Jade carving of unknown origin. Said to absorb toxins offered in tribute and guide users through excess.