28.02.2023
29 MIN
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FONS ÀUDIO #55
Núria Güell

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FONS ÀUDIO #55

Núria Güell’s artistic practice always starts with a contradiction or social conflict that she feels directly challenged or affected by. These give rise to long collaborative processes in which listening, legal research, negotiation, and confrontation—as well as affinities and affects—become essential creative tools. Her practice is part of her life, and it often involves taking legal, physical, and emotional risks. In FONS AUDIO #55, Núria Güell talks to us about the processes, conversations, research, and formalisation behind the making of Ayuda humanitaria (Humanitarian aid) (2008-2013), a piece she began during the years she spent in in Cuba, which became part of the MACBA Collection in 2021.

Conversation: Loli Acebal, Txe Roimeser, Ricardo Cárdenas and Anna Ramos. Script: Loli Acebal. Sound production: Violeta Ospina. Voice over: Anna Ramos. <p></p><p> Image: "Ayuda humanitaria" ("Humanitarian aid"), 2008-2013. MACBA Collection. Government of Catalonia long-term loan. National Collection of Contemporary Art © Núria Güell</p>
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