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Oblivion

Cildo Meireles1987/1989

Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto

Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto
Porto, Portugal

This installation by Cildo Meireles consists of a wall made of around 70,000 candles, which surrounds numerous ox bones and a tent typical of some indigenous peoples. This last structure is lined with bills on the outside, and from its opening a chainsaw sound is projected.

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  • Title: Oblivion
  • Creator: Cildo Meireles
  • Date Created: 1987/1989
  • Physical Location: Velazquez Palace, Madrid, Spain
  • Physical Dimensions: 460 x 800 cm
  • Rights: Maureen Barlin
  • Medium: Approximately 6000 banknotes from countries of the American continent, charcoal, 3 tons of bones, paint, approximately 70,000 paraffin candles
Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto

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