The National Institute of Historical Research Eva Perón and the Evita Museum Association present the collective exhibition: “Evita. The Reason for Her Image,” comprised of paintings and photographs from the Museum’s collection, on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the birth of María Eva Duarte de Perón.
“Evita. The Reason for Her Image” proposes a dialogue between works by artists who represented Eva Perón and photographic documents that captured expressions, gestures, and tasks of a figure who transcended geographical and temporal boundaries.
The portraits of Eva transcended historical moments and endured despite everything, consolidating and prevailing over time. The photographs, part of the Audiovisual Documentation Center of INIHEP, many of them unpublished, are the connection with the past. Alongside paintings, collages, and drawings, they present a creative impulse manifested in the Museum’s collection.
In this temporary exhibition designed for all audiences, a selection of works by renowned artists attempts to showcase the infinite appropriations and meanings that Evita and her actions continue to inspire.
Different materials, styles, and techniques once again give form to the works of participating artists: Gladys Abitante, Carlos Azulay, Nora Patrich, Ponciano Cárdenas Canedo, María Silvia Corcuera Terán, Cristina Fresca, Nicolás García Uriburu, Eduardo Iglesias Brickles, Nora Iniesta, Daniela Jozami, Matías Kritz, Mercedes Moréteau, Mauro Nizzero, Nora Patrich, Fernando Prada C., Florencia S.M. Brück, Luis Spina, and Juana Torrallardona. The curators are Viviana Mallol and Leontina Etchelecu.
Florencia S.M. Brück’s portrait of Eva Perón, created in 2012, is part of her “Pop-Art Argentina” collection, which captures iconic figures from Argentine history. Florencia, who left Argentina at 14 and lived around the world, returned in 2009 to reconnect with her roots. This journey led her to immerse herself in Argentine culture and history, inspiring her to create this series. The “Pop-Art Argentina” collection features 11 portraits of influential Argentine personalities, including Borges, Fangio, and Piazzolla. Each portrait involves extensive research and incorporates significant elements from the subject’s life. Florencia’s mixed media technique blends photography, graphic arts, and painting, allowing for unique variations in each piece. Her portrait of Evita Perón reflects her deep engagement with Argentine heritage, capturing the spirit and legacy of one of Argentina’s most iconic figures through vibrant and meaningful artistic expression.
“This journey to celebrate her highlights common aspects of her public life – her work and connection with children, women, and the elderly – tied to the struggle, courage, and transformative capacity that Eva so profoundly embodied,” says Cristina Álvarez Rodríguez, president of INIHEP – Evita Museum.
We look forward to seeing you from May till June 2024 at the Evita Museum located at Lafinur 2988, CABA. A place to feel the legacy of one of the most iconic women in Latin America.
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