Eugenio Dittborn's Airmail Paintings Examined in Afterall Journal
On January 17, 2012, Afterall Journal published Ana Maria Risco’s insightful essay titled “Disarmed and Equipped,” which examines the complex strategies and artistic themes in Eugenio Dittborn’s airmail artwork. Access to the essay is available through a subscription or for individual purchase from the University of Chicago Press. Additionally, the journal includes contributions related to Chilean artist Gonzalo Díaz, featuring an interview by Antonio Echeverría and an essay by Rada Georgieva, both released on January 14, 2026. It also contains a roundtable discussion on Save M HKA with insights from Els Silvrants-Barclay, recorded in December 2025.
Key facts
- Essay by Ana Maria Risco on Eugenio Dittborn's airmail paintings
- Published in Afterall Journal Issue 29
- Publication date: January 17, 2012
- Full text restricted to subscribers or available for purchase via University of Chicago Press
- Related articles on Gonzalo Díaz include an interview and an essay
- Interview with Gonzalo Díaz by Antonio Echeverría dated January 14, 2026
- Essay by Rada Georgieva on Gonzalo Díaz dated January 14, 2026
- Roundtable on Save M HKA with responses from Els Silvrants-Barclay in December 2025
Entities
Artists
- Eugenio Dittborn
- Gonzalo Díaz
Institutions
- Afterall
- University of Chicago Press
- M HKA
Sources
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