Anna Maria Maiolino, an influential contemporary artist born in Italy in 1942, has shaped her artistic practice in Brazil after fleeing post-war Italy. Known for her association with New Figuration and New Objectivity in the 1960s, her work spans various mediums, including gestural works, film installations, and expansive clay sculptures. In 2024, she received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale, coinciding with her first solo exhibition in France at the Musée Picasso. The exhibition's title, Estou Aqui (I am here), signifies her artistic presence and engages in a dialogue with the legacy of Picasso, emphasizing artistic freedom and experimentation.
I am here serves as a response to a call, synonymous with 'I am present!' It refers to the physical presence of my artworks in the Musée Picasso in Paris.
Art production depends on the historical period in which it was produced. There's a huge age gap between me and Picasso, and you have to bear in mind the gender difference.
We share a deep curiosity about the exercise of freedom and the use of experimentation. We use different techniques for the creation of our artworks.
Maiolino developed a visceral artistic language characterised by experimentation with simple materials, reflecting on exile, language and memory.
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