The circumstances of the peace talks in Havana produce a lot of news stories presented in a more or less homogeneous language in the national media. They capture the possible sides and perspectives about the internal armed conflict and its causes in the public sphere. Diaz’s work is clearly against this unanimity. He addresses other conditions of the conflict making clear its complexity, and especially the diversity of cultural agendas in competition.
The artist, interested in providing a clear picture of the many sides of power, uses a collection of vinyl or LPs made by State institutions such as SENA and INCORA (no longer active), the National Police and political candidates for public office; by private companies represented by banks and construction firms; and even productions of guerrilla groups and illegal organizations like those related to drug trafficking.
(Español) El viernes 6 de noviembre inauguramos el Encuentro Internacional de Arte de Medellín, MDE15. Conoce toda la programación.
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