Contemporary

alfredo jaar

Born 1956 Works span 1987–2013

The Architect of Memory: The Visionary World of Alfredo Jaar In the vast, often overwhelming landscape of contemporary art, few voices resonate with the haunting clarity and moral urgency of Alfredo Jaar. Born in Santiago, Chile, in 1956, Jaar’s artistic identity was forged in a crucible of movement and political upheaval. His early life, marked by a nomadic existence that took him from his Chilean roots to Martinique, instilled in hi…

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1987

first work

2013

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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alfredo jaar

1956

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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