Dias & Riedweg's Suitcases Travel Through Rio de Janeiro at Galerie Bendana-Pinel

From April 18 to June 6, 2009, Mauricio Dias and Walter Riedweg showcased their work at Galerie Bendana-Pinel in Paris, presenting twelve small suitcases equipped with video screens that displayed films ranging from five to fifteen minutes, documenting their experiences in Rio de Janeiro. Titled "Valises pour Marcel," this exhibition pays tribute to Marcel Duchamp's "Boîtes en valise" (1936) and delves into themes of travel, commerce, and exchange. Unlike their previous project "Funk Staden" (2007), the suitcase carriers represent a variety of backgrounds. Among the striking features were a black suitcase observing a priest and a blue suitcase containing a blind woman. The exhibition also featured large photographs and a double projection of "David et Gustav" (2005), along with a film about the suitcases' journey, which continued until June 27 at Argos, Centre Art & Media in Brussels.