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Sebastian Díaz Morales: Pasajes I

Sebastian Díaz Morales: Pasajes I

Buenos Aires appears in this video series as an endless maze where an optional image of reality takes shape. This is the geography of a story expressed in an alteration to the normal, which arises from a montage of urban spaces. The urban reworking of the story is an attempt to regenerate the body of a city and its images in the form of an alternative geography.

Duration : 12m
Maturity Level : all

Maxime Martins: Vegasiorado

Maxime Martins: Vegasiorado

Maxime Martins is a visual artist and filmmaker. His film, photography and video work use the language of cinematography to question the temporality of images. This movie is about Las Vegas. City of permanent spectacle, in the middle of the desert. The population and decorations have been withdrawn. The city appears in its brutalistic structure, dedicated to the masses. Vegasiorado, where the promise of joy and fantasy takes the shape of a totalitarian utopia.

Duration : 8m
Maturity Level : all

Lucas Bambozzi: Clocks (Time Shift)

Lucas Bambozzi: Clocks (Time Shift)

Lucas Bambozzi is a multimedia artist based in São Paulo, Brazil. His works are constituted by pieces dealing with media in a wide variety of formats, such as installations, single channel videos, short films and interactive projects. Clocks (Time Shift) is a loop portraying cheap or promotional clocks found in bakeries and bars in Brazil.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Lucas Bambozzi: Revenge is a Kind of Wild Justice

Lucas Bambozzi: Revenge is a Kind of Wild Justice

In summer in São Paulo, on days of heavy rain, some trees fall. This usually causes traffic turmoil and upset drivers, who believe the city was made for cars and blame the trees for disturbing the traffic. Amid so much concrete, with no space to fix their roots, and surely stressed, we imagine some of these trees trapping the cars as hostages. The video shows the documentation of the work. REVENGE IS A KIND OF WILD JUSTICE, a permanent site-specific installation set at Fazenda Serrinha (70km from São Paulo), which consists of an actual car suspended by a trap, suggesting the situation described above. The phrase is attributed to Francis Bacon, English author, courtier and philosopher (1561 – 1626).

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Patrick Topitschnig: Scream

Patrick Topitschnig: Scream

Scream is an ironic homage to Samuel Beckett‘s Breath (1969). At the apex of his minimalistic work, Beckett conceived this short theater piece. Breath is to be realized with Beckett‘s meticulous instructions within its five acts. Beckett himself describes the work as „a farce in five acts“. Whether he relates this to the content of the piece or the piece itself remains uncertain. But certainly it is one of the most extensively interpreted pieces of theater.

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Ma Qiusha: All my Sharpness comes from your Hardness

Ma Qiusha: All my Sharpness comes from your Hardness

This 26-minute-long video made in 2011, All My Sharpness Comes from Your Hardness, allowed Ma Qiusha to freely explore displaced memory. The footage shows only Ma’s legs and feet wearing ice skates as she is being dragged backward across a variety of road surfaces in Beijing. The skates go from blunt to razor sharp depending on the road surface. The road showed is the one she used to walk from her grandmother’s to her home. When she was young, she walked it many times. This video is an allegory on the tortuous journey that Ma has traveled since those days of walking to her grandmother’s house, it is an autobiography of sorts. 

Duration : 25m
Maturity Level : all

Ma Qiusha: Mars

Ma Qiusha: Mars

Mars presents the audience with an expanse of fine red sand. A macro lens shows the astonishing texture of red sand particles while aerial shots display sand dunes that show no trace of human activity. This perspective transcends individual experience by depicting the mysterious surface of a celestial body. The huge waves of red sand rolls endlessly like the infinite expanding of the universe. While the exhibition’s Chinese title - a transliteration of the English word Wonderland - seems devoid of meaning, it provides a fertile ground for the imagination to roam free. It takes the body’s corporeal existence as the starting point and casts the audience into the midst of a desert which echoes the sound of the universe.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Ma Qiusha: Rainbow

Ma Qiusha: Rainbow

Rainbow, the one shot with a high-definition camera, presents to the viewers a dream-like scene: three teenage girls in the dress for figure skating are turning around, hand in hand, to mash the tomatoes under their skating shoes. The acnes on the young faces, the tiny meshes on the stockings over the vigorous legs, the splashing crimson juice of the fruit, the glowing edges of the glass vessels, and the blade of the skating shoes, all these details seem to be amplified or more vivid through the HD camera.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Ma Qiusha: Snow White

Ma Qiusha: Snow White

Ma Qiusha was born in 1982, she currently lives and works in Beijing. In early 2015, the French luxury brand Dior selected Ma to be one of 17 international female artists invited to create works cogitating on how Dior relates to contemporary art. The only stipulation was to include a pair of Dior gloves in her video. The invitation from Dior allowed Ma to continue an investigation of fairy tales that first started with the 2009 video Snow White, in which the princess is seen trapped within a glass-enclosed musical box. 

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Ink and Spirit

Ink and Spirit

Chinese Calligraphy is more than writing, it is a living art form where the rhythm of brush and breath give shape to thought.In ikonoTV’s Slow Art presentation, each character unfolds with deliberate grace, revealing the deep connection between language, philosophy, and emotion.Strokes vary from bold and commanding to delicate and restrained, reflecting centuries of practice and personal expression.This quiet journey through calligraphic styles invites viewers to slow down and feel the power of gesture, where meaning resides not just in words, but in the movement that creates them.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Tribute in Silence

Tribute in Silence

Audience of Foreign Ambassadors, attributed to an anonymous Qing court artist, captures a ceremonial moment of diplomatic reverence. This painting, part of the Qing tradition of Portraits of Periodical Offering, portrays envoys from diverse nations, including Korea, Persia, and Europe, presenting tribute to the Chinese emperor. Rendered with meticulous detail, the procession unfolds against a backdrop of imperial grandeur, symbolizing the Qing dynasty’s central role in global relations. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, the viewer is invited to contemplate the nuanced expressions and intricate attire of each figure, reflecting a world where diplomacy and artistry converge.

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Imperial Dreamscape

Imperial Dreamscape

Yuan Jiang’s The Palace of Nine Perfections (1691) unfolds across twelve luminous scrolls, inviting viewers into an imagined Tang dynasty retreat nestled in the hills near ancient Chang’an. Rendered in delicate ink and color on silk, this Qing-era masterpiece blends architectural fantasy with natural splendor, pavilions, bridges, and imperial processions harmonize within a verdant, blue-green landscape. Inspired by both historical grandeur and contemporary imperial tours, the work evokes a timeless vision of paradise, where myth and memory converge in a state of stillness. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, each panel becomes a meditative passage through a world of sublime serenity. This work can be seen at [The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York,https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/49227]

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Ceremony by the Water

Ceremony by the Water

Procession by a Lake, attributed to the Chinese School of the Qing Dynasty, unfolds a serene narrative of imperial pageantry set against a tranquil lakeside backdrop. Painted in the 19th century, this oil-on-fabric composition captures a harmonious blend of nature and ceremonial grandeur. A distant procession meanders along the water’s edge, crossing arched bridges and flanked by onlookers waving fish-shaped banners and playing instruments. The scene invites viewers into a contemplative experience, where the gentle interplay of light and movement evokes a timeless sense of peace and cultural richness. This work can be seen at [The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C,https://www.nga.gov/artworks/51141-procession-lake]

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Whispers of Home

Whispers of Home

Robert van der Hilst’s Chinese Interiors offers a contemplative journey through the quiet corners of everyday life across 26 provinces in China. Photographed between 2004 and 2008, these intimate portraits capture the essence of domestic spaces, sunlit kitchens, modest bedrooms, and timeworn furnishings, revealing the dignity and resilience of their inhabitants. Rendered in natural light with painterly precision, each image invites viewers to pause and reflect on the universal themes of home, identity, and the passage of time. This silent visual meditation encourages a deeper connection to the subtle beauty found in ordinary moments.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Portraits of the Present

Portraits of the Present

Liu Xiaodong, a leading figure in Chinese Neo-Realism, captures the immediacy of contemporary life through large-scale, en plein air paintings. His works often depict ordinary individuals amidst the backdrop of global issues such as migration, environmental change, and economic upheaval. Employing loose brushwork and rich colors, Liu’s compositions resonate with rawness and authenticity, reflecting his commitment to portraying people as they truly are. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, viewers are invited to engage deeply with the nuanced details and emotional depth of his paintings, fostering a contemplative connection with the subjects and their stories.

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Feathered Harmony

Feathered Harmony

The Qing dynasty’s bird-and-flower paintings exemplify a harmonious blend of natural observation and symbolic depth. Artists meticulously depicted avian subjects such as the Green Magpie, Golden Pheasant, and Blue-crowned Parakeet, capturing their vibrant plumage and graceful postures. These works, often rendered in ink and color on paper or silk, reflect a deep appreciation for nature’s beauty and its underlying spiritual significance. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, the delicate brushwork and serene compositions invite viewers into a contemplative space, where each feather and blossom unfolds with meditative clarity.

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Glazed Echoes

Glazed Echoes

The Islamic ceramics collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) offers a luminous journey through centuries of artistry and innovation. From the cobalt elegance of Ottoman Iznik dishes to the intricate mina’i ware of medieval Persia, each piece reflects a fusion of cultural influences and technical mastery. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, the subtle glint of lusterware and the rhythmic geometry of glazed tiles unfold gradually, inviting viewers to contemplate the harmony of form and function. These ceramics, once integral to daily life and spiritual practice, now resonate as timeless expressions of beauty and devotion. This work can be seen at [The Detroit Institute of Arts,https://dia.org/search/collection?keys=Ceramics]

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Simin Keramati: Tehran

Simin Keramati: Tehran

Simin Keramati is a multidisciplinary artist working with social-political themes presented through painting, drawing, video art and new media. In this movie, Tehran, a woman wearing boots and all in black while exercising with rope in an evacuated studio space that creates an illusion of a cell. The sound of the rope hitting the ground adds to the sense of uncertainty and disturbance.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Island Reverie

Island Reverie

Paul Gauguin’s Tahitian works at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., offer a window into his quest for an unspoiled paradise. In Fatata te Miti (1892), two women prepare to bathe in the sea, their forms rendered in vibrant hues that evoke the lushness of the island. Parau na te Varua ino (1892) presents a more enigmatic scene, where a nude figure confronts a masked presence, blending Tahitian spirituality with Western symbolism. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, these paintings unfold gradually, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in Gauguin’s complex interplay of color, form, and meaning.

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Island Visions

Island Visions

In his Tahitian paintings, Paul Gauguin sought to escape modernity and capture a mythic paradise. Works like Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? (1897) reflect vibrant color, flattened perspective, and symbolic serenity. Figures rest or dream beneath lush trees, their expressions distant yet deeply human. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, the tropical palette pulses gently, inviting viewers into a timeless world shaped by longing, memory, and spiritual reflection, an imagined Tahiti where silence speaks louder than words.

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Studio of the South

Studio of the South

In the autumn of 1888, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin embarked on a brief yet intense collaboration in Arles, France. Within the vibrant walls of the Yellow House, they envisioned a shared artistic haven. Their joint sessions at Les Alyscamps, a Roman necropolis turned lovers’ lane, inspired parallel works that reflected their contrasting styles: Van Gogh’s fiery hues and Gauguin’s mystical tones. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, this period unfolds as a visual dialogue, capturing the harmony and tension that fueled their creativity and culminated in masterpieces born from both unity and discord.

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Quiet Geometry

Quiet Geometry

In Stoneware Pitcher (1893–94), Paul Cézanne transforms a humble still life into a study of balance and form. The curved pitcher, nestled among apples and draped cloth, reveals his signature brushwork that’s layered, deliberate, and quietly rhythmic. As the composition unfolds in ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, viewers are drawn into the subtle interplay of light and shadow, where everyday objects become meditative structures. Cézanne’s careful modulation of color and space invites a lingering gaze, offering a serene encounter with the foundations of modern painting. This work can be seen at [The Fondation Beyeler,https://www.fondationbeyeler.ch/sammlung/werk?tx_wmdbbasefbey_pi5%5Bartwork%5D=247&cHash=05d9061df6288a0e4a6707a1645af1c7]

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Painted Silence

Painted Silence

In A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884–86), Georges Seurat invites us into a sunlit world suspended in time. Through precise dots of color, he constructs a tranquil riverside scene filled with Parisian leisure seekers, frozen in elegant stillness. The pointillist surface shimmers in ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, where every glance reveals new harmonies of hue and form. The quiet symmetry and dreamlike atmosphere turn a bustling park into a meditative tableau, sending an invitation to linger in painted serenity. This work can be seen at [The Art Institute of Chicago,https://www.artic.edu/artworks/27992/a-sunday-on-la-grande-jatte-1884]

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Threaded Stillness

Threaded Stillness

In Embroidery; The Artist’s Mother (1882–83), Georges Seurat renders a quiet moment of domestic focus. Using Conté crayon on textured paper, he envelops his mother in soft tonal gradations, her form emerging from the shadows as she concentrates on her needlework. The drawing’s velvety blacks and subtle highlights create a serene atmosphere, inviting viewers to observe the intimate act of creation. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, the gentle interplay of light and shadow accentuates the meditative quality of the scene, encouraging a contemplative engagement with the artwork: The Artist’s Mother by Georges Seurat located in [The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC,https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/334652]

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all