Breaking News: Pedro Roth’s Immersive Exhibition Opens at Victoria Ocampo House
In an event that seamlessly merged emotion, memory, and celebration, the National Fund of the Arts inaugurated Pedro Roth: “As at Home,” an immersive installation now on display at the Victoria Ocampo House in Buenos Aires. This exhibition offers an unprecedented journey into the intimate creative world of one of Argentine contemporary art’s most celebrated figures.
Highlights of the Inauguration
The opening ceremony, attended by Secretary of Culture of the Nation Leonardo Cifelli and other prominent figures, underscored Roth’s extraordinary talent and his significant contribution to preserving and projecting Argentine culture.
For the next month, the historic rooms of the Barrio Parque house will transform into a replica of Roth’s home. Visitors can explore a living room filled with paintings, a ready-to-entertain table, and even Roth himself inhabiting the space each afternoon, blurring the lines between art and daily life.
The Collection: A Collective Narrative
One of the exhibit’s standout features is Roth’s personal collection, which includes works by Carlos Ginzburg, Luis Fernando Benedit, Yuyo Noah, and many others. This constellation of artworks reinforces the idea of art as a collective and hospitable practice for Roth.
“This exhibition transcends the limits of a traditional show, allowing visitors to enjoy magnificent works while immersing themselves in Roth’s intimate and creative universe,” said FNA President Tulio Andreussi Guzmán.
Cultural Management and Creative Vision
The exhibition was curated by Andres Duprat and Adriana Rosenberg, both leading figures in cultural management. Their curation offers a holistic view of Roth’s life and work, encompassing his roles as a photographer, collector, and.
“The exhibit aims to represent Roth’s entire being, a comprehensive display of his exchanges with key Argentine artists of the twentieth century,” explained Duprat. Rosenberg added, “Roth has been a lighthouse in the art world, and this exhibition gives us a unique opportunity to appreciate his legacy.”
Interactive and Personal
Visitors will witness Roth drawing live in front of the audience. One of his notebooks will be gifted to Secretary Cifelli, showcasing the personal and interactive elements of the exhibit.
Deep Roots and Historic Significance
Pedro Roth, born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1938, has been a stalwart in the Argentine art scene since the 1960s. His career as a photographer and painter, as well as his contributions to art management, have earned him numerous accolades.
Roth’s works are part of numerous prestigious collections, including the National Museum of Fine Arts and the silicone Museum. His archive, known as the Roth Archive, stands as a testament to his dedication to preserving Argentine art history.
Visit the Exhibition
Public admission is free and open from Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guided tours will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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