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Cildo Meireles

Aquaurum, 2014-2015, 2 glasses, titanium, water, gold, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Aquaurum, 2014-2015, 2 glasses, titanium, water, gold, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Aquaurum, 2014-2015, 2 glasses, titanium, water, gold, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Aquaurum, 2014-2015, 2 glasses, titanium, water, gold, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Chove Chuva, 1995-1997, 4 screens, 4 projectors, water-filled clear plastic pillows, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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KU KKA, KA KKA, 1990-1999, flowering plants, plastic imitation flowering plants, excrement, plastic imitation excrement, enemal bowls, metal and glass, display units, dimensions variable, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1968-1969 - 2015, wood, 120 x 120 cm, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1968-1969 - 2015, wood, 120 x 120 cm, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Project for Virtual Volumes, 1968-1969, print on paper, 26,8 x 37,5 cm, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Project for Virtual Volumes, 1968-1969, print on paper, 26,8 x 37,5 cm, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Project for Virtual Volumes, 1968-1969, print on paper, 26,8 x 37,5 cm, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Project for Virtual Volumes, 1968-1969, print on paper, 26,8 x 37,5 cm, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Project for Virtual Volumes, 1968-1969, print on paper, 26,8 x 37,5 cm, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

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Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles

Virtual Volumes, 1967-2015, woolen yarn, site specific dimensions, Photo Ela Bialkowska

Cildo Meireles: provocative explorations of space and perception

Cildo Meireles is renowned for his diverse artistic practice, spanning installations, sculptures, conceptual works, and interventions. Over the course of his career, Meireles has delved into various mediums, from large-scale environments to intricate, thought-provoking objects. His installations often challenge the viewer's perception of space and reality, inviting them to engage with the artwork on multiple levels. Meireles' works are characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a deep consideration of the viewer's role within the art experience.

Exploring themes of power, politics, and social injustice, Meireles' artworks often carry a strong political message, aiming to evoke critical reflection and dialogue. His use of everyday objects transformed into profound symbols speaks to the viewer's collective memory and shared experiences. Whether it's his iconic installation 'Babel' (2001), with its tower of radios broadcasting a cacophony of voices, or his series of powerful conceptual works like 'Insertions into Ideological Circuits' (1970), Meireles consistently challenges the boundaries of art and society.

Meireles' ability to create immersive environments, where the viewer becomes an active participant in the artwork, is a testament to his skill in blurring the lines between reality and artifice. Whether through large-scale installations or intimate sculptures, Meireles' work continues to inspire contemplation and dialogue, encouraging us to question the structures that govern our world.

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