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Vertigo (Disambiguation) at Galería Gato explores site-specificity through Lima's architectural history

exhibition · 2026-04-08

At Galería Gato in Lima, a site-specific exhibition titled Vertigo (Disambiguation) is curated by Kollektiv Collective and showcases works by Theodoulos Polyviou, Ali Glover, and Federica Francesconi. This exhibition interacts with the gallery's historic Republican-style building, constructed between 1899 and 1905, which has served various roles, including a judicial residence and an ice cream shop. Theodoulos Polyviou's installation, Streets in the Air (2026), mimics historical balustrades, while Ali Glover's <<< shimmers (2026) evokes the appearance of skylights, simulating Lima's rooftops. Federica Francesconi's Untitled (2024/26) portrays transient shadows through leaf paintings. Located at Jirón Breña 281, the exhibition examines the connection between the gallery and the city, focusing on abstraction from daylight to projection.

Key facts

  • Exhibition title: Vertigo (Disambiguation)
  • Location: Galería Gato, Lima, Peru
  • Curator: Kollektiv Collective
  • Artists: Federica Francesconi, Ali Glover, Theodoulos Polyviou
  • Building constructed: 1899-1905
  • Building style: Republican-style architecture
  • Building history: judicial residence, ice cream shop, site of occupation
  • Address: Jirón Breña 281

Entities

Artists

  • Federica Francesconi
  • Ali Glover
  • Theodoulos Polyviou

Institutions

  • Galería Gato
  • Kollektiv Collective

Locations

  • Lima
  • Peru
  • Plaza Bolognesi
  • Jirón Breña 281

Sources