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ausencia de tijera
miranda makaroff
Miranda Makaroff stands among those who have the freedom —and commitment— to create, among those who reject docility and attempt to navigate the interruptions of productivity and the mediocrity of everyday attitudes in life. Through a radical way of inhabiting the world, she has dedicated herself to creating a space of rebellion, happiness, and joy, under the premise of taking fun very seriously.
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Makaroff has a fascination with the body, for its extraordinary nature, both profane and sacred. Anatomy contorts, and the erotic elements of the body fragment and juxtapose, with a tone that is both unsettling and playful. The work reclaims the carnal condition of the body and its manifestation through a desire that is both sensual and cosmic, presenting eroticism as a space of resistance against the dating of bodies and the inevitable death —as Bataille would say—.
A fragment of the text by Maite Muñoz.
Past Shows
ALEGORÍA
FLÁvia junquiera
The imagination has the power to open doors to alternate states of perception, where the familiar transforms into the extraordinary. This interplay of memory, sensation, and space shapes Alegoría, an exhibition by Flávia Junqueira presented by Sorondo Projects in collaboration with Reiners Contemporary. Through her meticulously staged photographs, Junqueira reimagines historic and theatrical venues, infusing them with vibrancy and inviting viewers to reconsider the narratives these spaces carry.
The exhibition features four works spanning Europe and Latin America, including two captured at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. This emblematic theater, steeped in tradition, becomes the backdrop for Junqueira’s artistic interventions. Within its grand interiors, her compositions create a striking juxtaposition of permanence and transience, employing color and form to reframe the space’s storied legacy. Undertaken during the Liceu’s 175th-anniversary celebrations, the project blurred boundaries between art and audience, as visitors were invited to immerse themselves in the installation—a fleeting, participatory moment that brought a playful yet profound reimagining of this cultural icon.
Zona maco: The Weight of identity
maria elena pombo // luis renteria // suwon lee
This booth brings together the work by three artists whose practices offer nuanced reflections on identity, framed through their use of diverse materials and techniques. As Latin American artists working abroad, they each challenge the conventions and stereotypes often projected onto their backgrounds, using their art to assert their personal and collective histories (…)
arquitecturas intangibles
francisco muñoz // victor gonzález // josé maria de aurora
This exhibition combines and contrasts the work of three artists who approach color as both light and matter, as both divine and earthly, and who explore the inseparable bond of color, light, and space as a triad. To accomplish this, they turn to an essentialist reduction of geometry, connect the abstract with spiritual universals untethered from creeds, and take on the role of creators as catalysts capable of transcending the mundane. Without succumbing to the stereotypical image of the artist as a magical figure, each of these three—through the lens of their unique temperament—maintain a spiritual connection that is both intellectual and poetic, as Kandinsky would describe it.(…)
miami art week: symbols of identity
silvana trevale // maría elena pombo
Since its opening, Sorondo Projects champions exploration of identity, representing a body of work from artists that shed light on the complexities of belonging, displacement, and cultural exchange. In the light of Miami being a portal between North, Central, South America, and beyond, Sorondo presents Symbols of Identity a tandem show featuring Venezuelan artists María Elena Pombo and Silvana Trevale. Both contribute to a “space-in-between” or a “contact- zone”* having chosen to evidence translocation and negotiation of space within their work(…)
loop festival, barcelona
suwon lee
In this work, Lee honors Cha while reflecting on her own journey as a Venezuelan woman in self-exile, navigating the complexities of an identity shaped by dual diasporic displacement, as the daughter of Korean immigrants born in Venezuela. The interplay between images, music, and recited words weaves an immersive narrative, leading the audience on a dreamlike exploration that questions the notion of homeland while expanding it into a fluid and ever-evolving sense of identity(…)
unseen bodies
maría elena pombo // nikolay mORgUnov // suwon lee
As a cultural phenomenon, the proliferation of the selfie confronts us with questions about the self and its representations. Never before has humanity had the ability to generate and share so many images of itself. Thus, it is possible that the self-portrait has ceased to be an artistic gesture, becoming banal as a narcissistic act, devoid of mystery or purpose. In response to this challenge, the exhibition Unseen Bodies brings together the work of three artists who explore the self-representation beyond the conventional formats of the self-portrait (…)
swab art fair, barcelona
silvana trevale // luis renteria
"Objects of Desire: A Study of Transition" explores how the symbolic value of objects has changed over time, influenced by social conditions and historical events, particularly colonization. This booth examines how items once valued for their spiritual or practical significance have taken on new meanings through cultural shifts. Colonization dramatically altered the meaning and value of these objects. European influences transformed pearls and natural stones into symbols of status and wealth, while cacao, once essential to indigenous economies, became a mere commodity. These changes reflect a broader transformation in how societies assign value to objects, reshaping their significance over time (…)
impronta, buenos aires
antonela aiasssa
Impronta is more than a collection of artworks; it is an invitation to reflect on the imprints we leave—on materials, on nature, on each other. Aiassa’s practice is deeply personal, yet it taps into universal themes of creation, connection, and transformation. Her work suggests that every interaction, every touch, leaves a mark, whether visible or invisible, that contributes to the ongoing dialogue between the human and the natural world(…)
tejiendo identidades
Armando Mesias // Cassandra Mayela Allen// Luis Renteria // Silvana Trevale
Tejiendo Identidades (Weaving Identities) is a group exhibition that gathers the work of Latin American artists who use their connection with textiles and clothing to explore and express their identities. Through conceptually elaborated and symbolic artworks, they root their oeuvre in their cultural values and traditions, while at the same time paying homage to the new realities they live in the countries where they emigrated.
aether and earth
josé maria de aurora
José María de Aurora offers us etheric work that lifts itself from the canvas, each a miniature Zen garden turned on its side, a small universe of tranquility resulting from a meditative application of paint through gesture. Just as the movement of the wind leaves its trace on the dunes of the wilder beaches of Alt Empordá, Jose leaves a record of his spirit upon the work itself. Each is a sculpture of human movement, recorded in three dimensions: unique, irreducible, irreproducible (…)
florecemos en un abismo
Antonela Aiassa // María Elena Pombo // Miranda Makaroff // Rose Madone
"Florecemos en un abismo" (We Flourish in an Abyss) is Rafael Cadenas' collection of poems that pay homage to the resilience of Latin Americans and their ability to find beauty amidst adversity. Through his poetry, Cadenas explores the depths of the human experience, particularly within the context of Venezuelan life, where humor and blossom thrive even in the most challenging circumstances. The book explores the complexities of Latin American identity, drawing on the rich tradition of Magic Realism and the philosophical underpinnings of hope and resilience in the face of precariousness. In this group exhibition, also titled Florecemos en un Abismo, we have gathered artworks that exemplify the idea of flourishing against the odds, finding beauty in adaptability, strength, endurance, and contemporary struggles (…)
from surface to space
Daniel Santolo // José María de Aurora // Nikolay Morgunov
The exhibition encapsulates the path from traditional painting techniques to the exploration of painting's transformative nature as it extends beyond conventional surfaces into both physical and conceptual expanses. The show aims to convey an open message and an invitation to contemplation and wonder, allowing viewers to explore the diverse interpretations of matter and space proposed by the three artists. (…)
Upcoming Shows
LOOP ART FAIR BUSAN, KOREA
Suwon Lee Solo Presentation.
April 2025
HABITAR EL CUERPO
Group Exhibition - Opening May 8th.
Angyvir Padilla // Daniel Santolo // Hodei Herreros // Manuela Benaim
UN PUÑAL EN UN PAÑUELO
Solo Exhibition - Opening June 25th.
Luis Renteria Solo Show, part of Art Nou.
