Alfredo Jaar's Three-Floor Crescendo at Lia Rumma: From Seneca's Tears to Political Resistance
Alfredo Jaar's latest exhibition has opened at Galleria Lia Rumma in Milan, spanning three floors of immersive art. The ground level features a provocative neon piece by Seneca, which prompts viewers to contemplate the tragedies of life within a dramatic, smoke-filled environment. On the first floor, attendees can see 'Lament of the Images' from 2002, where two illuminated tables flicker every three minutes, inviting audience engagement. The top floor displays powerful photographs by Koen Wessing depicting the poignant aftermath of violence in Nicaragua. Jaar's work critiques neo-fascism and the media sensationalism that accompanied Trump's presidency, running now in Milan.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Galleria Lia Rumma, Milan, features three works on three floors.
- Ground floor: neon text by Seneca in red light, smoke-filled room.
- First floor: 'Lament of the Images' (2002), two empty light tables.
- Second floor: Koen Wessing's photographs of a Nicaraguan peasant's daughters.
- Jaar cites Emil Cioran and Stoicism as influences.
- Jaar describes art as 'the last space of freedom' against neo-fascism.
- Jaar criticizes 'journalism of fascination' for giving Trump disproportionate coverage.
- The exhibition is a 'crescendo' from introspection to political reality.
Entities
Artists
- Alfredo Jaar
- Koen Wessing
- Seneca
- Emil Cioran
Institutions
- Galleria Lia Rumma
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Nicaragua
- Washington
- United States