Joana Vasconcelos Retrospective at Musée Berardo, Lisbon
From March 1 to May 18, 2010, the Musée Berardo in Lisbon showcased a retrospective of Joana Vasconcelos, a Portuguese artist born in 1971. This exhibition invited audience interaction and explored themes of social connections. Among the highlighted pieces were 'Passerelle' (2005), 'Today's Specials' (2001), 'Valium Bed' (1998), 'Aspirin Sofa' (1997), 'Strangers in the Night' (2000), 'www.fatima' (2002), and 'Burka' (2002). Vasconcelos is known for transforming everyday items, as seen in her works like 'The Bride' (2001-2008) and large hearts crafted from plastic spoons. She also produces crochet art, often collaborating with others, and revives the bestiary of 19th-century ceramist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. Another significant installation is 'Garden of Eden', a dark maze of plastic flowers.
Key facts
- Retrospective of Joana Vasconcelos at Musée Berardo, Lisbon, March 1 – May 18, 2010.
- Vasconcelos was born in 1971 and is Portuguese.
- Works include 'Passerelle' (2005), 'Today's Specials' (2001), 'Valium Bed' (1998), 'Aspirin Sofa' (1997), 'Strangers in the Night' (2000), 'www.fatima' (2002), 'Burka' (2002), 'The Bride' (2001-2008), and 'Garden of Eden'.
- 'Passerelle' features twenty suspended garden dogs on a rotating cart.
- 'Today's Specials' comprises used refrigerators and vintage fur coats.
- 'The Bride' is a chandelier made of sanitary pads.
- Vasconcelos revives the bestiary of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, a 19th-century Portuguese ceramist.
- The exhibition includes a garden installation at the Lisbon City Museum.
Entities
Artists
- Joana Vasconcelos
- Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
Institutions
- Musée Berardo
- Lisbon City Museum
Locations
- Lisbon
- Portugal
Sources
- artpress —