[no title] c. 2001 - 2007

Curator: This stark image by León Ferrari depicts the Escuela de Mecánica de la Armada, a notorious site of torture during Argentina's Dirty War. Editor: It's immediately unsettling. The facade is so classical, almost serene, but the heavy black ink feels like a suffocating presence, obscuring everything below. Curator: Ferrari's work confronts the intersections of power, violence, and institutional structures within Argentinian society. This image specifically critiques the complicity of the Church and military. Editor: Considering its production, the printmaking process and material quality—cheap newsprint—amplify the idea of mass dissemination and public awareness. Curator: Precisely. Ferrari uses visual language to expose uncomfortable truths about identity and political repression. Editor: Understanding the material conditions really underscores its power. It’s a stark reminder that even the most ordinary objects can become tools of resistance. Curator: Yes, it's a potent blend of materiality, context, and symbolism. Editor: It makes you consider the weight of history embedded within such simple means.