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Concrete

Immaterial: 5,000 Years of Art, One Material at a Time

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Concrete Narratives: Identity and Loss

This chapter examines a powerful installation at the Tate Modern that uses a vast crack in the concrete floor to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. It highlights the dual role of concrete in art as both a symbol of trauma and a medium for engaging with stories of loss and memory, particularly in the context of political violence in places like Colombia.

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