la bestia (copia)
ROBERTO
ARÁMBULA
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la bestia (copia)
ROBERTO
ARÁMBULA
La Bestia
In Roberto Arámbula’s 2012 project La Bestia, the artist addresses social, political, and economic grievances and shares with us his perspective on their complex global interconnections.
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Arámbula’s recent works explore the self-destructive dynamics of modern societies shaped by ultracapitalist structures. At the core is a clear, poetic critique of humanity’s alienation from nature, the world, and inner spirituality. His works invite viewers to pause, look beyond the obvious, and recognize the inner world as a foundation for a more conscious way of living.
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The Dollar of Ignorance is a live performance during the G20 Summit in Hamburg, 2017. Arámbula released his Dollar of Ignorance into a confrontation between protesters and the police.
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The Pavilion of the Accused
This series of thirteen large-scale oil paintings presents capitalism as an unquestioned dogma—a secular faith that reduces the meaning of existence to consumption. The portraits feature powerful animals as masks, revealing hidden hierarchies and impulses, while ironic use of advertising mascots and logos personifies capital as an unchallengeable authority. Central to the series is a pelican—symbolizing sacrifice—reimagined from Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, holding a crystal ball bearing the World Bank logo. The works critique capitalism’s role as a new messianic force shaping global power and truth.
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THIRD CHAPTER
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At night, a freight train travels through Guadalajara heading north. On the moving train, excerpts from a documentary about migrating gnus are projected. The projection merges with reality: animals crossing a river intertwine with people trying to jump onto the train. The installation creates a powerful analogy between the animal world and human society, highlighting the universal experience of migration.
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