MULTITUDE, an exhibition about “our relationship with the city, the greatest human invention”
For his solo exhibition Multitude: Carving Memories in the Digital Age, Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, also known as Vhils, presents images from the streets of the world that depict the relationships between people and cities.
His revolutionary technique of bas-relief carving with a chisel and jackhammer has been hailed as one of the most compelling approaches to urban art in the past decade.
This striking form of visual poetry, showcased worldwide both indoors and outdoors, has been described as brutal and complex, yet imbued with a simplicity that speaks to the core of human emotions. It is a continual reflection on identity, on life in contemporary urban societies, and their saturated environments. It explores themes such as the struggle between individual aspirations and the demands of daily life, or the erosion of cultural uniqueness in the face of the dominant model of globalized development and the increasingly uniform reality it has imposed worldwide. It speaks of erasure but also of resistance, of destruction and beauty within this overwhelming framework, exploring the connections and contrasts, the similarities and differences between global and local realities.
The invitation extended to the Portuguese artist to exhibit at MIMA is not only a desire to share his impressive work in Belgium. It is also an effort to give an urban dimension to the exhibitions, stimulating the imagination of visitors beyond the white cube. As with every exhibition, MIMA will be completely transformed by the artist!
In addition to the exhibition at MIMA, Vhils is also creating a new mural in the public space of Brussels, resonating with the vibrant history and cultural tapestry of the city.
Practical Information
Exhibition from June 28, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at MIMA in Brussels
Museum open from Wednesday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and on weekends from 11 AM to 7 PM.
