A trip through the exhibition ‘Nature Dead’
The design Hub Barcelona is home to a fascinating exhibition called ‘Natura Morta’, curated by Olga Subirós and Isabel Fernández Moral. This exhibition, defined as a ‘landscape landscape’, presents a ceramic mural that illustrates the interaction between the natural and urban world, reflecting on the relationship between culture and nature.
Philosophical perspectives on nature and culture
Throughout history, thinkers like Max Weber and Claude Lévi-Strauss have questioned the separation between nature and culture, showing that this dichotomy is more a social construction than a tangible reality. This exhibition invites us to reconsider these ideas, at a time when it is crucial to address our connection with the natural world and the effects that our actions have on it.
A dialog between materials and narratives
With the participation of more than 200 creators from different fields, the exhibition presents a rich juxtaposition of colors and textures. The various topics addressed include materiality in their multiple forms, from petrochemistry to affectivity, inviting us to reflect on the origin and life of the objects around us.
The importance of wondering
Asked us about the materials and their routes leads us to a deeper critique of colonialism and extractiveism. The exhibition challenges us to acknowledge that dehumanization and exploitation are not distant issues, but are intrinsically related to our daily lives.
The design as a engine of change
At a time when design has been a participant in destructive processes, this exhibition proposes a new way of thinking: designing with the world, not just in it. The need for a regenerative model that questions the rules that perpetuate injustices is more urgent than ever.
Architecture as a message
Olga Subirós emphasizes that architecture also communicates, and the exhibition allows access to the Mirador del Dhub space, a place that offers a dynamic view of Barcelona. This experience helps us to become aware of our place in the world and the limitations that surround us.
A commitment to transformation
The exhibition is not only a reflection of a critical reality, it also urges us to act. The feeling of helplessness does not have to master our lives; Dialogue and imagination are key to transforming our circumstances and the structures that limit us.
In short, ‘Nature Dead’ is not only an art exhibition, but also a call for action to rethink our relationship with the material world and to embrace a future in which matter, and its meaning, play a central role In our lives.