Jordi Colomer. Façana Foto Festa Futur Fideus

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Jordi Colomer's artistic journey evolved from sculptural objects to immersive urban explorations, bridging the realms of imagination and reality. In his retrospective exhibition, Façana Foto Festa Futur Fideus, Colomer's oeuvre is dissected, revealing recurring themes such as mobility, community dynamics and the performative essence of his creations. The exhibition is a comprehensive survey of his work spanning multiple genres, including sculpture, collage, photography, video, installations, and live performances, showcasing his artistic evolution from the late 1980s to the present day.

Rather than presenting a linear narrative of Colomer's career, the exhibition opts for a holistic approach, aiming to capture the essence of his artistic vision. Central to this vision is the concept of the "performing dimension," where illusion and reality intertwine in a continuous exchange. Colomer's site-specific productions in various cities worldwide, from Barcelona to Buenos Aires, form the backbone of the exhibition, highlighting his engagement with diverse communities and environments.

The exhibition challenges conventional notions of chronology, juxtaposing earlier sculptural works with more recent street interventions to underscore the thematic coherence of Colomer's repertoire.

Moreover, Colomer's adaptive approach to artistic expression is underscored by his deliberate choice of ambiguous urban settings, such as urban outskirts, rooftops and even deserts, which serve as catalysts for transformation and reinvention. These spaces, imbued with entropic energy, become fertile ground for the realization of Colomer's imaginative visions.

"Façana Foto Festa Futur Fideus" is more than a conventional exhibition; it is a dynamic exploration of urban life and collective imagination. By embracing diversity, simultaneity and fragility, the exhibition fosters a fluid exchange between disparate narratives, geographies and objects. Through this immersive experience, viewers are invited to contemplate the interplay between possibility and reality, and to envision alternative futures shaped by the creative forces of the present.

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