Edgar Orlaineta's Exhibition Confronts Japanese-American Internment Through Mid-Century Design

The exhibition 'History is taking flight and passes forever' by Edgar Orlaineta is on display at Proyectos Monclova in Mexico City until 14 January 2017. This showcase features a range of new sculptures and installations that delve into the legacies of Japanese-American individuals who were interned during World War II. Among the works are four pieces influenced by Ruth Asawa, five that draw from Larry Shinoda's designs, and 12 walnut sculptures inspired by Isamu Noguchi. Orlaineta contrasts beauty with pain using vintage racist ephemera and archival materials. An installation named 'Seen and Unseen (Road Elements)' connects automotive design with missile technology. The exhibition critiques mid-century nostalgia while addressing suppressed histories of racism, particularly in light of Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric.