Casas Riegner at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
For its thirteenth consecutive year at Art Basel Miami Beach, Casas Riegner presents a curated selection of established and mid-career Latin American artists alongside two invited European artists. This year’s presentation highlights Beatriz González and Elena del Rivero, whose works address memory, as well as an exploration of abstraction through the artworks of Bernardo Ortiz, Carlos Rojas, and Raimund Girke.
Beatriz González (b. 1932, Bucaramanga, Colombia) is one of the most impactful voices in contemporary Latin American art and has spent over five decades chronicling the social and political landscapes of Colombia. She currently has a major solo exhibition “War and Peace: A Poetics of Gesture” at the De Pont Museum in the Netherlands which includes five works that have been part of the museum’s collection since 2021. At ABMB 24, González’s work further explores societal memory and identity. Her iconic visual lexicon, drawing from press and mass media imagery, addresses themes of collective memory and cultural identity. Throughout her career, González has explored the concept of furniture as a frame, not only employing it as a tool to reframe traditional paintings but also as a medium for initiating dialogues between the object and the painting; a 2023 wooden powder box containing a miniature painting portraying the silhouette of a person eating an apple, will be displayed.
Her legacy has been further solidified with retrospectives at institutions, including the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, KW Institute in Berlin, and the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico City. Her works are in major collections such as The Museum of Modern Art, Museo del Barrio, Tate Modern, Pérez Art Museum, Miami, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Elena del Rivero (b. 1949, Valencia, Spain) a Spanish-born artist residing in New York, presents a contemplative approach to domestic spaces and themes of resilience. Known for her explorations in large-scale installations, paintings, and works on paper, Del Rivero examines private life through objects and textures marked by use and history. A recurring motif in her work is the act of stitching and mending, which symbolizes healing and the passage of time. This approach not only reflects her personal experiences but also serves as a metaphor for the collective memory and resilience of women throughout history. Del Rivero’s exploration of domesticity transcends the private sphere, becoming a powerful commentary on the political landscape and the ongoing fight for equality. Her projects are in the collections of major institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, and the Reina Sofía, and she has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and grants from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation.
Bernardo Ortiz (b. 1970, Bogotá, Colombia) a mid-career artist known for his meticulous approach to the “page,” bridges literary, visual, and conceptual disciplines. His works at Art Basel embody his passion for subtle interventions, embracing the notion that the repetition of simple actions and words can yield intricate patterns. Ortiz’s international presence includes participating at the Lyon, São Paulo, and Sydney Biennale, and his works are in prominent collections such as Tate Modern (London), MoMA NY, CNAP Paris among others.
Carlos Rojas (Facatativá, 1933 - Bogotá, 1997), is one of the most influential figures in Latin American abstraction, with an artistic legacy that resonates deeply across generations. His mastery of geometric composition was enriched by a fascination with color and the woven textiles of Andean communities, reflecting a profound appreciation for their intricate, geometric knowledge. This year’s presentation includes a textile work from Rojas's renowned series America Horizonte. His contributions to art history have been recognized internationally: recently, one of Rojas's works entered the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection, marking a significant recognition of his textile legacy, while his piece Study for Monument to Evita Peron is included in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York since1974.
Raimund Girke (Heinzendorf, 1930 – Cologne, 2002)
An iconic figure of post-war German art, with a rich legacy of European abstraction. Renowned for his profound exploration of "the investigation of white," Girke's dynamic brushstrokes encapsulate a transcendent dialogue between silence, movement, and materiality. His retrospective Klang der Stille at Museum Küppersmuhle in 2022 presented a remarkable collection of 130 works from his estate. Additionally, the Gespannte Ruhe exhibition at the Kupferstich-Kabinett Dresden from 2022 to 2023 showcased his works on paper from 1957 to 2001, offering a deeper insight into the breadth of his artistic inquiry. Girke’s work is prominently featured in major institutions such as the Nationalgalerie Berlin and the Sprengel Museum Hannover, reflecting his enduring influence in the discourse of abstraction.
About us
Since 2005 Casas Riegner has been based in Colombia, launching an intense agenda and actively participating in the most relevant international art fairs. For over twenty years, the gallery has been dedicated to securing a place for its represented artists in the international art scene. Guggenheim, MCA Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, MOMA, MFAH, PAMM are amongst the few that have included their selection of artists in their permanent collections.
La Oficina del Doctor, the editorial branch of the gallery, was founded in 2010 and the first publication to be launched by it , was “Conversations in Colombia” by Hans Ulrich Obrist. Up to date, more than 10 books have followed.
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