Linking Lives
Victoria Llorente, Raquel González Obregón, Martina Carbone, Katya Quel, Miriam Poletti
Immersive installations on the intersection of virtual and real-life relationships, curated by Irene Sánchez Gómez.
Linking Lives explores the intersection of virtual and real-life relationships, and how technology transforms communication, self-perception, and the bonds we share. Through immersive installations that fuse organic and technological elements, the exhibition invites reflection on the complexities of an interconnected world.
- Victoria Llorente & Raquel González Obregón — a Berlin-based duo intertwining memory, identity, and collectivity, blending traditional narratives with contemporary interpretations to examine the connections between space, time, and belonging.
- Martina Carbone — an Italian multimedia artist who reinterprets Mediterranean rituals and female traditions, merging modern media with traditional elements to deconstruct hierarchies and explore identity.
- Katya Quel — a Berlin-based artist and curator blending post-gaming fantasy aesthetics with multimedia materials to craft dreamlike worlds that challenge conventional narratives.
- Miriam Poletti — working through photography, textile sculpture, and video on tenderness, fragility, and social bonds, with interactive works that invite emotional and physical engagement.
The exhibition was curated by Irene Sánchez Gómez .
Public programme
- Thursday 23 January 2025, 18:00–21:00 — Opening.
- Sunday 26 January — Interactive workshop: At The Iconostasis Of Hypocrisy, led by Katya Quel.
- Tuesday 4 February — Photo printing workshop: Habitar Cosiendo, led by Victoria Llorente and Raquel González Obregón.
- Thursday 6 February — Textile co-creation workshop: Stitching Closeness: Sewing Circle, led by Miriam Poletti.
- Thursday 27 February — Digital rosary creation workshop: R:OSARIUM(:, led by Martina Carbone.
Workshops had a contribution of €10 each, with registration by email.
Interviews
Karne Kunst interviewed the artists for the exhibition: Victoria Llorente · Raquel González Obregón · Martina Carbone · Katya Quel · Miriam Poletti
Credits
Linking Lives was a Berlin-based project by Karne Kunst gUG, under the artistic direction of Marcela Villanueva , curated by Irene Sánchez Gómez, and was presented at Bardo Projektraum, Berlin.