Carla Zaccagnini
Carla Zaccagnini (Argentina/Brazil, 1973) is a conceptual artist whose multidisciplinary work addresses themes of language, memory, and political history. Using installations, texts, and visual media, she examines narratives of colonialism and cultural displacement. Zaccagnini’s art is intellectually engaging, encouraging viewers to question historical and contemporary power structures.

Artwork by Miles Aldridge
What is contemporary art?
Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.