Mateusz Choróbski's Dual-Site Milan Exhibition Explores Time, Light, and Capitalism

A dual-site exhibition by Polish artist Mateusz Choróbski, curated by Pier Paolo Pancotto, opened at NOVO space of Galleria Secci and Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan. The show investigates time and the unfolding of light, key themes in Choróbski's work. Objects at NOVO move clockwise, while those at Fabbrica del Vapore move counterclockwise. At NOVO, sculptures combine organic materials like wood with metal and cement, evoking the human-nature dichotomy. At Fabbrica del Vapore, an installation features pseudo-lanterns at human height inside coat-like modules, critiquing capitalism's role in discrimination and economic disparity. The work 'Day Wadge' consists of a cylinder topped with construction waste and bottomed with brass coins equal to Poland's daily minimum wage, reflecting disillusionment with social hierarchy. Choróbski's practice is influenced by Poland's socio-political system, common to Eastern Europe. The exhibition reveals a dystopian yet real world.