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Sculpture - Allora & Calzadilla: Puerto Rican Light: (Cueva Vientos)

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Book Synopsis: Puerto Rican Light (Cueva Vientos), a new Dia Art Foundation commission by Jennifer Allora & Guillermo Calzadilla, is situated in a natural limestone cave system near the southern coast of Puerto Rico. This long-term site-specific work integrates the journey to the site as part of the viewer’s engagement. The companion publication eschews the traditional catalogue in favor of gathering contemporary scholarship on the issues surrounding the project. It pairs photographs of the journey to and from the site with newly commissioned texts, acting as both artist’s book and scholarly compilation. Political theorist Franco “Bifo” Berardi, novelist Juan López Bauzá, philosopher Timothy Morton, architectural historian Spyros Papapetros and anthropologist Michael Taussig contribute, among others.

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Experience the captivating beauty and thought-provoking power of Allora & Calzadilla's Puerto Rican Light: (Cueva Vientos) with the companion publication. This groundbreaking Dia Art Foundation commission invites you to embark on a unique artistic journey through a natural limestone cave system in Puerto Rico. As you delve into this long-term site-specific work, you will not only witness the enchanting cave but also engage with the entire experience, from the moment you set foot on the journey. The companion publication goes beyond a mere catalogue, presenting a collection of contemporary scholarship on the profound issues surrounding the project.

With the Puerto Rican Light: (Cueva Vientos) companion publication, you will gain a deeper understanding of the artistic vision behind Allora & Calzadilla's monumental creation. This artist's book and scholarly compilation combines stunning photographs capturing the immersive journey to and from the site, alongside thought-provoking texts written by renowned figures such as political theorist Franco "Bifo" Berardi, and anthropologist Michael Taussig. It's a treasure trove of intellectual discourse and visual splendor that will transport you into the artistic realm of Allora & Calzadilla.

Immerse yourself in the world of Allora & Calzadilla's Puerto Rican Light: (Cueva Vientos) like never before. This unique publication will not only enhance your appreciation of the site-specific installation but also give you a glimpse into the minds of the brilliant minds behind the project. Be inspired by the impactful contributions of novelist Juan López Bauzá, philosopher Timothy Morton, and architectural historian Spyros Papapetros. This comprehensive compilation will ignite your imagination and provoke meaningful conversations around art, culture, and the beauty of Puerto Rico.

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