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Known for her innovative public art that defies tradition by creating anti-monumental works meant to crumble or be consumed, Marta Minujín challenges the conventional notions of monumentality, all while evoking a range of emotions for people worldwide.

This clip is part of Marta Minujíns discussion together with Andrea Lissoni and Marina Pugliese at Haus der Kunst. The full talk is also available in our channel.

Discussed works:

Marta Minujín

El Obelisco acostado (The Obelisk laying down), 1978

From the series La caída de los mitos universales (The fall of universal myths).

Construction of a reclining obelisk and television sets with projections inside. Latin American Biennial: Mitos e magia, Parque Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Marta Minujín

El Obelisco de pan dulce (The Obelisk in sweet bread), 1979

From the series La caída de los mitos universales (The fall of universal myths). Work involving mass participation. Tubular metal structure covered with 10,000 loaves of sweet bread at the Feria de las Naciones in Buenos Aires.

Video: Patrik Thomas
Editors: Patrik Thomas and Agustina Strüngmann
Production: Salta art

Cover image: El obelisco acostado, Bienal de San Pablo, 1978. F-P. Roth creo, © Courtesy of Marta Minujin Archive