Imago Mundi,
Beyond
Modernity [is] the half of art, whose other half is the eternal. —Charles Baudelaire
Untitled (Depression in a Solid) (2017) by Aaron Bezzina
Imago Mundi is a continuing story. Our project to compose, piece after piece, a global visual mosaic has surpassed the goal of 150 countries, peoples and ethnic communities, and is in continuous evolution. The enormity of the number of artists involved in a certain sense emulates the ideal world we would like. A world without borders and without political, ideological or religious barriers. Where we all work for beauty. And where freedom and diversity of expression are experienced as a great wealth.
Hospitality and Hostility (2017)
by Aboubakar Fofana
Filmbild Nr.100 Pola Negri (2017) by Adriana Molder
Today, this catalogue heralds the inauguration of a new series, which, alongside the traditional monographic collections organised by nation, will provide us with an annual appraisal and a deeper consideration of the condition of world art. Art Theorema is the first in the new collection and includes 231 works by 203 artists from 104 countries, selected by ten curators. It represents the essence of the principles of Imago Mundi’s plural art that can be summarized in two fundamental guidelines: the first is the aspiration articulated by Joseph Beuys to artistically express “unity in diversity”, through the movement of ideas and inspirations across borders, which dialogue and perhaps, slowly but surely, change humanity.
Rose notturne (2017)
by Alzek Misheff
Burning Books (2017)
by Ann Edholm
The second is a phrase by Marcel Duchamp, who in 1952 told Life magazine: “Everything important that I have done can be put into a little suitcase”.
Microcosmo (2018)
by Armen Agop
Uganda (2017)
by Crista Uwase
In fact, the 10x12 cm dimensions of all the works meet a precise aesthetic criterion that references Japanese miniaturization, a culture that recognizes, more than our own, the beauty in small things.
Embracing Line (2017)
by Daphne Keramidas
The Late Walk (2017)
by Maureen Bachaus
Inversion (2017)
by Song-Ming Ang
Lignes (2017)
by Farah Khelil
With this new series, the art of Imago Mundi continues its exploration of tradition and innovation, equally irrepressible components of the knowledge that elevates us, improves us, makes us aspire to the best.
A glimmer of hope for the whole world, like the light heroically held by a woman in Guernica, the famous painting by Picasso, to affirm how art, even in the insane tragedy of war, can always kindle a light of truth.
Patria Mea (2017)
by Juliette Mahieux Bartoli
TRUE (2017)
by Fred Eerdekens
Untitled (2017)
by Golnaz Fathi
In this sense, I hope the strength of imagination of Imago Mundi’s artists can continue – like a beacon of hope – to illuminate the world and our path.
Waceera (2017)
by Ines Kouidis
