Consultório in Chamusca Presents 'THE ESTRANGEMENT SET' by Liliya Lifanova and Lucas Samaras
Consultório, a multidisciplinary art space in Chamusca, Portugal, is currently hosting 'THE ESTRANGEMENT SET,' an exhibition by Liliya Lifanova featuring works by Lucas Samaras. The show transforms the gallery into an alienating environment with a sloped platform and disparate sculptural elements, aiming to displace viewers from habitual perception. An excerpt from Samara Dickman's short story 'Addenda II' (1961-62) introduces the exhibition. Lifanova's installation contrasts with Samaras's '#room1,' which reorganized his New Jersey studio as both setting and material. While Samaras presents space as immediate, Lifanova emphasizes distance and formalized interiority. Samaras's 'Photo Transformations'—altered Polaroid self-portraits—are integrated into the composition. Consultório, which combines art, sound, art history, and orthopedics, seeks to extend contemporary art to the local community.
Key facts
- Consultório is a multidisciplinary art space in Chamusca, Ribatejo, Portugal.
- The current exhibition is 'THE ESTRANGEMENT SET' by Liliya Lifanova and Lucas Samaras.
- The exhibition includes an excerpt from Samara Dickman's short story 'Addenda II' (1961-62).
- Lifanova occupies the entire gallery with a sloped platform and sculptural elements.
- The work aims to create an alienating, angular, and foreign universe.
- Lucas Samaras's '#room1' reorganized his New Jersey studio as setting and material.
- Samaras's 'Photo Transformations' are altered Polaroid self-portraits.
- Consultório aims to be a humanistic spokesperson for the town, presenting performances and contemporary art.
Entities
Artists
- Liliya Lifanova
- Lucas Samaras
- Samara Dickman
Institutions
- Consultório
Locations
- Chamusca
- Ribatejo
- Portugal
- New Jersey