Loredana Longo's Burned Carpets at Sahrai London
Loredana Longo, an artist from Catania born in 1967, showcases her solo exhibition titled 'Second Life' at Sahrai Milano's London venue located at 62–64 Brook Street, Mayfair. Curated by Marina Dacci, the exhibition will be on display until October 9, 2019. The artwork consists of affordable oriental carpets that have been charred with significant phrases, Western quotes, and populist messages using a controlled flame. Longo contrasts Eastern textiles with Western language, highlighting the tension between the destructive force of fire and the gentle nature of wool, while exploring themes of domesticity versus public life. The carpets reflect Mediterranean concerns and aim to revitalize overlooked statements from Western leaders, merging personal and societal narratives for a fresh start.
Key facts
- Loredana Longo was born in Catania in 1967.
- The exhibition is titled 'Second Life'.
- It is held at Sahrai Milano's London space at 62–64 Brook Street, Mayfair.
- The exhibition is curated by Marina Dacci.
- The show runs until October 9, 2019.
- Longo uses fire to burn phrases into oriental carpets.
- The phrases include iconic Western quotations and populist slogans.
- The carpets are inexpensive, not precious silk.
- The work addresses Mediterranean issues and the dual nature of carpets as prayer spaces and bourgeois decor.
- The artist aims to give new weight to banalized political statements.
Entities
Artists
- Loredana Longo
Institutions
- Sahrai Milano
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Catania
- Italy
- 62–64 Brook Street, Mayfair
- Mediterranean