Carlos Aires' 'Bailad, bailad, malditos' transforms Matadero Madrid's Nave 0
From September 11 to January 24, Carlos Aires (born 1974 in Ronda, Málaga) showcases 'Bailad, bailad, malditos' at Nave 0, Matadero Madrid. This installation, part of the 'Abierto x Obras' initiative, is tailored to the distinctive features of Nave 0. Utilizing walls scarred by fire, Aires conjures a narrative of violence, transforming the venue into a space that embodies both celebration and menace. The title draws inspiration from Sydney Pollack's 1969 film 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?', representing resilience against systemic oppression. Sound is integral, subverting the dominance of visuals. This exhibition is Aires' inaugural solo presentation in a public institution in Madrid, delving into themes of power, economy, violence, desire, and memory through music and popular culture.
Key facts
- Carlos Aires presents 'Bailad, bailad, malditos' at Nave 0, Matadero Madrid.
- The installation is site-specific, created for the Nave 0, a former cold storage room.
- The work is part of the 'Abierto x Obras' program's new phase.
- The space retains traces of a fire, which the artist incorporates into the narrative.
- The title references Sydney Pollack's 1969 film 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?'.
- The exhibition runs from September 11 to January 24.
- This is Aires' first solo exhibition in a public institution in Madrid.
- Aires' practice explores power, economy, violence, desire, and memory.
Entities
Artists
- Carlos Aires
Institutions
- Matadero Madrid
- Abierto x Obras
- exibart.es
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Ronda
- Málaga