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ART FILE 07 | "Maurizio Cattelan AMEN" | "From Art Exhibitions Around the World" Series
ART FILE 07 | Warsaw, Poland | Centre for Contemporary Art
Maurizio Cattelan's Provocative and Distinctive Art
"Maurizio Cattelan AMEN"
From November 16, 2012, to February 24, 2013, the Centre for Contemporary Art in Warsaw, Poland, hosted "Maurizio Cattelan AMEN," a solo exhibition by Maurizio Cattelan. The exhibition showcased a comprehensive collection of works by the Italian-born contemporary artist, who is currently one of the most talked-about figures in the art world.
Text by Winsome Li (OPENERS)
Conveying "Life and Death" Through Shocking Expressions
Maurizio Cattelan gained significant attention in the art world following the success of his retrospective exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. The current exhibition features his latest works, which explore themes of death and sacrifice through various pieces.
Among the numerous works on display, "The Dying Horse" and "The Afflicted Woman" are perhaps the most visually arresting. Both pieces examine humanity's moral consciousness, presenting new perspectives on the concepts of death and sacrifice. "The Afflicted Woman," in particular, confronts the suffering faced by women, depicting a victim of rape and domestic violence who silently condemns her abuser's conscience.
Cattelan often uses himself as a motif in his work. The piece featuring two replica figures lying on a bed illustrates the fundamental truth that all things are laid bare at the moment of death. Another installation worth noting is the work with numerous pigeons gathered on the ceiling. The presence of pigeons flying overhead evokes a sense of unease and vigilance in viewers, symbolizing the feeling of being constantly observed and threatened by others.
Maurizio Cattelan's works, created through innovative modes of expression, each deliver a powerful image and message.
"Maurizio Cattelan AMEN"
Venue | Centre for Contemporary Art
Dates | November 16, 2012 – February 24, 2013
Opening Hours | 12:00–19:00 (Tue–Thu, Sun) | 12:00–21:00 (Fri)
Closed | Mondays
Admission | 12 PLN
Address | Ujazdowski Castle, 00-467 Warszawa ul. Jazdów 2
Tel. +48 22 625 05 22
http://www.csw.art.pl/



