Levitate
2023 25min
An "anticipation film" made during performative actions in Paris, Madrid and Rome. Iván Argote deposes monuments, portraying them as symbols of vertical power marked by images of domination. The effigies descend from their pedestals to travel through the city, highlighting the fluidity of historical narratives and sparking surprise and perplexity among passers-by.
Storyline
An "anticipation film" made during performative actions in Paris, Madrid and Rome. Iván Argote deposes monuments, portraying them as symbols of vertical power marked by images of domination. The effigies descend from their pedestals to travel through the city, highlighting the fluidity of historical narratives and sparking surprise and perplexity among passers-by.