Eduardo Aquino: Tapume

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Eduardo Aquino, "Tapume, 2021

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Eduardo Aquino: Tapume

Tapume means “construction hoarding” in Portuguese. For this project, the covered sidewalk-hoarding of the Qaumajuq construction site, which was originally installed adjacent to the exterior of the WAG, will be re-installed inside the Gallery by artist and architect, Eduardo Aquino.

Peculiarly, the original hoarding had a painterly quality, reminiscent of Kasimir Malevich, or even Mark Rothko’s abstract markings. This is because, over time, the “walls” of the hoarding accumulated delicate layers of graffiti, scuff-marks, and paint which formed interesting motifs. They represent forms of ongoing exchange in public space, of divergent discourses, resulting in images that we could call “incidental found paintings.” This will be reinforced by the inclusion of a long row of slightly more formal paintings by Aquino, which will be produced as a “shadow” to the hoarding structure.

Eduardo Aquino’s work fluctuates between public art and an experimental approach to representation, often using cues from the urban space. He graduated in Architecture and Urban Studies in Brazil and holds an MFA in Open Media from Concordia University, Montreal. A Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba, he is a recipient of a National Award from the National Arts Foundation in Brazil, and a National Urban Design Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

save the night

sept 25 | 6pm-12am | free Nuit Blanche is back and this year it falls on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the iconic modernist WAG building, designed by Gustavo da Roza! Come celebrate the two connected WAG and Qaumajuq buildings, and watch for event details, including an architectural tour and how to sign up. Timed ticketing will be in place to help manage capacity. See you there!