Oscar Murillo's Marks and Whispers at Gagosian Rome
Gagosian Rome has launched 'Marks and Whispers', marking the first exhibition of Colombian artist Oscar Murillo, born in 1986 in Mondo. Curated by Murillo himself, the showcase presents large-scale works on both canvas and paper, created over the past fifteen years, arranged on freestanding walls. Attendees can engage by moving a veil to delve deeper into the space. Among the highlights is the short film 'WRAPPED' (2024), which captures a performance in which Murillo bundled veils and kicked them through the streets near the Pantheon in Rome, contemplating themes of uncertainty. The exhibition explores two research avenues: chromatic and conceptual, with red serving as a central theme, while empty spaces invite personal reflection.
Key facts
- Gagosian Rome presents 'Marks and Whispers', Oscar Murillo's first gallery exhibition.
- The exhibition includes large-format works on canvas and paper from the last 15 years.
- Freestanding walls with veils invite visitor interaction.
- The short film 'WRAPPED' (2024) documents a performance near the Pantheon.
- The project developed over two years, inspired by the gallery's oval architecture.
- 'Fields of spirits', begun in 2013, is a central ongoing work.
- Red is the unifying color, symbolizing wealth and power across cultures.
- The smallest work 'Telegram' (2013-2024) is suspended and represents collective messaging.
Entities
Artists
- Oscar Murillo
Institutions
- Gagosian
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Mondo
- Pantheon