Ana Mendieta
in ‘On Earth’, Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis, Missouri
8 March – 4 August 2024
Ana Mendieta, Alma, Silueta en Fuego, 1975 © The Estate of Ana Mendieta Collection, LLC
‘On Earth’ features six artists who use moving images to explore the complex relationships between humans and the natural environment. The film and video works in this exhibition present land as a central figure, introducing themes of temporality, ritual, memory, territory, loss, and birth. Offering critical readings on the often destructive relationship between humankind and the earth, the artists also advance visions for alternative futures. The artworks directly engage with challenging realities, while acknowledging the joy, creativity, and growth that a relationship with land can provide.
Represented are the artists Ali Cherri, Jeffrey Gibson, Sky Hopinka, Ana Mendieta, and Rivane Neuenschwander, in collaboration with Cao Guimarães.