Anna de Castro Barbosa's 'Il Quiproquo' at FRENCH PLACE, Milan

Anna de Castro Barbosa's solo exhibition 'Il Quiproquo' at FRENCH PLACE in Milan runs from April 29 to June 28, 2026. The show explores perception, fragmentation, and instability through sculpture and installation. Works like 'Il Quiproquo' (2026) in patinated bronze and 'Unfaithful Situation' (2026) in plexiglass and mixed media evoke a 'qui pro quo'—a misunderstanding that bends meaning. Barbosa juxtaposes materials with contrasting textures and temperatures, such as bronze that mimics lightweight fabric, and objects removed from their usual context. The exhibition references Frank Capra's 1934 film 'It Happened One Night' and Marcel Duchamp's concept of the 'infrathin' (inframince), particularly in transparent, mirrored screens that play with voyeurism and concealment. The works were produced during Barbosa's residency in Milan, engaging with the city's architecture—glass skyscrapers, courtyards, and shadowed spaces. Pieces like 'Scarpe' (2026) combine wood, stainless steel, and a meditation ball; 'Figure of Affection' (2026) uses shoe, leather, silicone, and talc; and 'Les Tricheuses I' (2026) mixes glass, wood, plaster, silicone, and talc. Barbosa describes her works as 'clumsy love letters,' suspended between attraction and repulsion. The critical text is by Caterina Avataneo. The exhibition is hosted at FRENCH PLACE, Via Carlo Goldoni, 64, Milan.