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THE CORE, THE CRUST & THE MOON: Cristina De Middel’s solo exhibition
➤ ALLÁ DONDE VIVIA, 100 x 124 cm, Archival Pigment Print, 2021
克里斯蒂娜·德·米德爾個展：「地核、地殼與月球」
1947年，二戰結束後，四位攝影大師——亨利·卡蒂埃-布列松、羅伯特·卡帕、喬治·羅傑與大衛·西摩——共同創立了一個影響深遠的合作組織。他們融合各自的風格，創立了馬格蘭攝影通訊社，這個運行至今的藝術家合作社已走過超過75年。馬格蘭攝影通訊社記錄了世界上許多關鍵的事件、人物與地點，對於大眾如何理解攝影的本質與美學，尤其是在台灣，產生了深遠的影響。
In 1947, in the aftermath of World War II, four pioneering photographers—Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, George Rodger, and David Seymour—formed what would become a legendary collaboration. Merging their distinctive styles, they launched Magnum Photos, the longest-running artists' cooperative. For over 75 years, Magnum has documented many of the world’s most significant events, people, and places, playing a pivotal role in shaping the public's understanding of photography’s essence and aesthetics, particularly in Taiwan.
➤ UBUTONGO, 100 x 100 cm, Archival Pigment Print, 2012
絕版影像館非常榮幸於今年 12 月呈現克里斯蒂娜·德·米德爾（Cristina De Middel）在台灣的首次個展。德·米德爾自 2022 年擔任馬格蘭攝影通訊社首位女性西班牙籍主席，因其將紀實與概念攝影相結合的創新方式而享譽國際。她的作品通過重構現實與探索原型，模糊了事實與虛構的界限。藝廊相信，觀眾將會欣賞到馬格蘭攝影師典型的紀實風格，並感受到德·米德爾當代獨特的表現手法。她的作品融合了令人著迷的魔幻現實主義，這也是她在當代攝影界中脫穎而出的原因之一。我們對此次個展充滿期待，這場展覽完全由藝術家親自策劃。
UP Gallery is proud to present Cristina De Middel’s first solo exhibition in Taiwan this December. As the first Spanish female president of Magnum, a position she assumed in 2022, De Middel is renowned for blending documentary and conceptual photographic practices. Her work reimagines reality through reconstructions and archetypes, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. The gallery believes our audience will appreciate the familiar documentary roots characteristic of Magnum photographers, combined with dDe Middel’s unique contemporary approach, infused with a captivating sense of magical realism that sets her apart. We are excited to present this solo exhibition, Full Circle, as the artist took full rein in curating this show.
➤ BUTUNGAKUNA, 100 x 100 cm, Archival Pigment Print, 2012
展覽以她備受讚譽的系列作品《非洲航天員》（The Afronauts, 2012）開場。該作品是一個關於尚比亞共和國未竟太空計劃的虛構敘事。這個計劃由科學家愛德華·馬庫卡·恩科洛索（Edward Makuka Nkoloso）於1964年創立，目標是讓尚比亞共和國成為第一個登上月球和火星的國家。恩科洛索以非常規的方法訓練航天員。德·米德爾色彩鮮明的影像將一個新近獨立的尚比亞的希望具象化，巧妙地將編導攝影與真實、虛構的文獻結合。她的作品範圍涵蓋從逼真的太空船、神秘的風景到精心製作的鮮豔太空服細節，巧妙捕捉了這個大膽夢想中的微妙諷刺。
The exhibition opens with the acclaimed series The Afronauts (2012), a fictional account of Zambia’s failed space program. Led by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, who founded the Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research, and Philosophy in 1964, the project aimed to make Zambia the first country to reach the Moon and Mars. Nkoloso trained astronauts using unconventional methods. De Middel’s vibrant images depict the hopes of a newly independent Zambia, blending staged photography with real and imagined documents. Her work spans realistic depictions of spacecraft and enigmatic landscapes to the finely crafted details of vibrant space suits, all masterfully capturing this audacious dream with a subtle layer of irony.
德·米德爾對自然、野生動物的深厚情感也與藝廊的觀眾產生了強烈的共鳴。她在展覽中展示了《晚安，人民》（Boa Noite Povo, 2019）的作品。這個系列與她的伴侶、藝術家布魯諾·莫雷斯（Bruno Morais）共同創作，探討了人類生存的極端、神話信仰與政治情感，並以自然作為視覺語言。該系列誕生於巴西巴伊亞，聚焦於野生與家養動物，呈現它們在大西洋森林和家園中的生活場景。這些生物以拼貼、檔案照片、鏡面元素和日常物品等各種介入手法共同呈現，激發觀眾重新思考攝影的表現方式。
With a deep appreciation for nature, wildlife, and animals that resonates with the gallery’s audience, de Middel has included works from Boa Noite Povo (2019). Created in collaboration with artist and partner Bruno Morais, this series examines the extremes of human existence, beliefs in mythology, and political sentiments through representations of nature. Based in Bahia, Brazil, the duo developed a collection that centers on both wild and domestic animals, capturing them in their homes and in the jungles of the Mata Atlântica. These creatures are presented alongside various interventions, including printed collages, archival photographs, mirrored surfaces, and household items—elements that encourage viewers to rethink their understanding of photographic representation.
➤ UN MUNDO RARO, 100 x 140 cm, Archival Pigment Print, 2021
最後，展覽還將呈現2021年最新系列作品《前往中心之旅》（Journey to the Center）。該作品於今年的法國阿爾勒攝影節首度亮相，並巡展至中國廈門、新加坡等地。作品名稱取自儒勒·凡爾納的《地心遊記》，藝術家將穿越墨西哥的中美洲移民路線比喻為一場勇敢的旅程，而非絕望的逃亡。德·米德爾在這部分展覽中，巧妙融合了她在當地的實地拍攝紀錄與虛構元素，以多層次的影像作品探討複雜的移民議題，呼籲社會超越當前將移民、個人夢想當作政治工具的對立敘事，進而促進更深刻的理解。
Lastly, Journey to the Center (2021), which launched this year at the Arles Photography Festival in France and has also traveled to Xiamen, China, and Singapore is the artist’s latest series. The title references Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth to frame the Central American migration route through Mexico as a courageous journey rather than a desperate escape. In this section of the exhibition, de Middel has curated her images and illustrations to address a complex issue through multi-layered photographic works. These pieces blend direct documentation from the artist's experiences in the region with fictional elements that express her desire for society to move beyond the polarizing narrative that uses migration, real individuals, and their dreams as political tools or weapons to exacerbate societal divisions.
絕版影像館誠摯邀請您蒞臨這場備受期待的展覽，這是克里斯蒂娜·德·米德爾在台灣的首次個展。展覽不僅展現了她卓越的藝術才華，亦深入反思當前重要的社會議題。無論我們的背景或經歷如何，我們希望透過此次展覽，促進對話與共鳴，拉近彼此距離，促成更深的理解與交流。
The gallery warmly invites you to join us for this exciting solo exhibition, marking dDe Middel's first-ever presentation in Taiwan. This exhibition not only highlights her artistic prowess but also serves as a timely reflection on the pressing issues of our era. Regardless of our diverse backgrounds and experiences, we aim to foster dialogue and empathy, bringing us all full circle.
