…dquele que é (des)objeto II

“…dquele que é (des)objeto II,” held at the Fundação Leal Rios in Lisbon (September 27, 2024 – February 22, 2025), offers an in-depth exploration of the concept of the object in contemporary art. Under the curatorial direction of Miguel Leal Rios, visitors are invited to engage with works by 21 artists, each examining the boundaries and essence of objects through deconstructed and transformed forms.

The central theme of the exhibition is the relationship between an object, its form, and its meaning. Inspired by Jacques Derrida's theories of deconstruction and Michael Fried's ideas on objecthood, the pieces challenge conventional understandings of objects, highlighting their ambivalence between weight and lightness, two- and three-dimensionality, and tactile human interaction. The exhibition focuses on objects that encourage reflection on their inner life and the new identities revealed through artistic transformation.