Alicja Kwade's 'Infra / Supra' at Forof in Rome Explores the Sublime
Alicja Kwade, a Polish artist born in 1979 in Katowice, showcases her solo exhibition 'Infra / Supra' at Forof in Rome, under the curation of Valentino Catricalà. This year-long exhibition includes five events that encompass music, poetry, and film. It examines the deceptive nature of humanity's grasp on time and space, intertwining historical and contemporary elements. The exhibition delves into three dimensions of time: archaeological, geological, and human. Noteworthy pieces include 'Uranus and Jupiter', a striking sculpture, and 'Fantasma', a bronze self-portrait. Imperfect apples represent transient power, while two spheres placed near the Basilica Ulpia act as modern memento mori. The installation 'Heavy Light' features a light bulb and stone in constant motion, symbolizing harmony within the vast cosmos.
Key facts
- Alicja Kwade is the artist selected for the fifth season of Forof in Rome.
- The exhibition is titled 'Infra / Supra' and curated by Valentino Catricalà.
- Forof is a cultural space that since 2022 has promoted dialogue between archaeology, contemporary art, and urban fabric.
- The exhibition will be activated by five events of music, poetry, and cinema throughout the year.
- The show critically and ironically challenges the human illusion of control over time and space.
- Works include 'Uranus and Jupiter', 'Fantasma', imperfect apples, and 'Heavy Light'.
- The exhibition engages with the remains of the Basilica Ulpia.
- Kwade reinterprets the concept of the sublime in a contemporary context.
Entities
Artists
- Alicja Kwade
- Valentino Catricalà
Institutions
- Forof
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Katowice
- Poland
- Basilica Ulpia