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About the Artist\u00a0:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Born in Lisbon, in 1966, Monica Machado has lived and worked in Paris since 1981, where she graduated in Fine Arts at the Ecole National des Beaux Arts, in 1992. Starting from the gathering of objects made of cloth and ceramic pieces, in mosaic or glass, Monica Machado deconstructs the materials and explores them in layers and collages, alluding to themes such as nature, religion and everyday lite. Some pieces include lighting which, combined with the bright colour and the glow of the materials, reinforces the idea that Monica Machado’s work comprehends a fantastical dimension.<\/p>\n

About the Artwork :<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monica Machado explores here the boundaries of mosaic art. The rope transforms into a vine made of twisted ceramic fragments assembled together. The tones are black, brown, and beige. The artist reclaims everyday objects, turning each one into a work of art in her own distinctive way.<\/p>\n

The clothesline is merely a delightful pretext allowing the artist to hang: a dish towel, a pillow, men\u2019s underwear, a sock, a bra, and a pair of panties. So many elements of mosaic and imagination laid out before us as an offering to our curiosity.<\/p>\n

The first element appears as a traditional kitchen towel, patterned in red and white checks. The silhouette of a plate immediately emerges upon it. A miniature picnic transforms the towel into a tablecloth. In this way, the artist plays with the various meanings a single object may hold.<\/p>\n

A small pillow is also hanging out to dry. We enter the world of a child\u2019s bedroom, encountering a rocket ship, a fairy, and Captain Haddock. A teddy bear recalls the importance of comfort toys in a child\u2019s sleep. An image from the adventures of Peter Pan symbolizes nocturnal escape. The moon smiles gently, ready to watch over the sleeping child. But the \u201calarm clock,\u201d a truly evil instrument, brings these sweet dreams to an end.<\/p>\n

Classic in style, with blue and white stripes, a pair of men\u2019s underwear plunges us into another universe. The viewer becomes the indiscreet observer of what unfolds within this intimate garment. A series of wordplays related to the brand \u201cDIM\u201d (specialized in underwear) are hidden along the waistband. This is the first time the artist incorporates such puns into her works. They all begin with the letters \u201cd\u201d and \u201ci\u201d: \u201cdis-moi\u201d (\u201ctell me\u201d), \u201cdimension,\u201d \u201cdisappear,\u201d \u201cSunday,\u201d \u201cdimille.\u201d The addition of a Super Smurf figurine on the waistband humorously recalls the presence of \u201cunderpants\u201d in the costumes of many superheroes.<\/p>\n

The sock that follows conceals a secret garden, in the most literal sense of the phrase. One must rise up and peer through the glass in order to contemplate it. Monica Machado plays here with nature and with green, the color most commonly associated with it.<\/p>\n

Then comes a bra. The lace of its undulating contours is simulated through ceramic elements. The flesh-colored tones play with the relationship between container and content. The artist uses glass to further accentuate transparency. A flower serves as the left nipple, while a baby suckles at the right breast.<\/p>\n

Fine lingerie continues with this pink lace panty, covered in a glass mosaic and crowned with a floral waistband. Inside, two small figurines discover one another beneath the benevolent gaze of Saint Th\u00e9r\u00e8se. They lend an erotic tone to an object already charged with sensuality in the collective imagination. All of this is enhanced by the presence of a highly symbolic apple.<\/p>\n

A corset continues to captivate the eye, leading onward toward a highly feminine boot one would dearly love to wear, resting \u201cupon a glass foot.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Biography :\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1966, Born in Lisbon, Portugal.<\/p>\n

Lives in Paris since 1981.<\/p>\n

Degree in Fine arts by the National School of Fine Arts in Paris (1992), (Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts).<\/p>\n

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Solo Shows :<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

2026\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Gabrielle Laroche Gallery, Paris<\/p>\n

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2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Berthet Aittouares Gallery, \u00ab\u00a0Le Monde fantastique de Monica Machado\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Paris, (06.10 – 29.10)<\/p>\n

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2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Oliva Creative Factory Foundation, Portugal<\/p>\n

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2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Gabrielle Laroche Gallery (23.09 – 23.10)<\/p>\n

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2011\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>– M like Mosa\u00efc, in Paray le Monial\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Boites Noires correspondances, Caf\u00e9 Flore Paris<\/p>\n

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2008\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>–\u00a0 Michel Soskine Gallery, Madrid<\/p>\n

– Art Elys\u00e9es, Berthet- Aittouares Gallery<\/p>\n

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1994\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Callu M\u00e9rite Gallery, Paris (14.06 – 23.07)<\/p>\n

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Group Shows<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

2024\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0La Halle Saint Pierre, \u00ab\u00a0Esprit Singulier\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0Expo coll, Paris (12.04 \u2013 14.08)<\/p>\n

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2009<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0Art Brussels<\/p>\n

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2008 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u201c5 Portuguese Artists\u201d Enero- Marzo. Michel Soskine Inc. Madrid.<\/p>\n

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2006 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00ab\u00a0Kal\u00e9idoscopique\u00a0\u00bb Villa Dutoit, Switzerland.<\/p>\n

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2002\/05\u00a0 <\/b>Creation of sculptures for the “La cuisine am\u00e9nag\u00e9e” project. One of theese sculptures: ” La croix du Christ”.<\/p>\n

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2001<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0Galouste Gubenkian Cultural center, \u00ab\u00a0Le Corps\u00a0\u00bb<\/i><\/b>, Expo coll, 51 Avenue de Iena, 75016 ( 27.11. \u2013 21.12. 2001)<\/p>\n

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2000 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0“Art Paris”. Carrousel du Louvre. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

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1999<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0Leonardo Gallery, Paris.<\/p>\n

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1998 \u00a0<\/b>\u00a0– “III Biennal de Arte AIP”. Porto, Portugal.<\/p>\n

– “L’art du temps dans les jardins de la ville”. Fran\u00e7ois Mitterand Park, Evreux.<\/p>\n

– Galerie Leonardo, Paris<\/p>\n

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1997<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0– Callu-M\u00e9rite Gallery. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00ab\u00a0Creation under Threat \u00bb Sud Gallery. Bagneux, France.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00ab\u00a0Iglesia del Monasterio Ntra Sra de prado\u00a0\u00bb , Espagne.<\/p>\n

– \u00ab\u00a0Encontro Artistico- Cultural\u00a0\u00bb. Fundac\u00e2o da juventude, Porto, Portugal.<\/p>\n

– \u00ab\u00a0Biennal da MAIA Arte jovem 97 “. Porto, Portugal and Valladolid, Spain.<\/p>\n

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1996\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0– “II Biennal de Arte AIP”. Porto, Portugal.<\/p>\n

– Callu-M\u00e9rite Gallery. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

– ” Sculpture interactive”. La Rochelle, France.<\/p>\n

– “Courant d’art”. Deauville, France.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 Young Painting salon. Quai Branly. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

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1995\u00a0 <\/b>– \u00ab Portugal in Montrouge”. Montrouge, France.<\/p>\n

– Callu-M\u00e9rite Gallery. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

– Contemporary art salon. Bagneux, France.<\/p>\n

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1994<\/b>\u00a0 – Salon d’Art Contemporain de Bagneux<\/p>\n

– Salon de Mars, Galerie Callu M\u00e9rite, Paris: participe avec une pi\u00e8ce importante\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(“Armor”). (Reportage sur Antenne 2 au journal de 20h).<\/p>\n

– Art Jonction Cannes, Galerie Callu M\u00e9rite, Paris.<\/p>\n

– Callu-M\u00e9rite Gallery. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

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1993\u00a0 <\/b>– Callu-M\u00e9rite Gallery. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

– \u201cYoung European artists\u201d. Castellon, Spain.<\/p>\n

– Salon de Montrouge. France.<\/p>\n

– Salon des F\u00e9licit\u00e9s. Quai Malaquais. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

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1990 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Galerie des Beaux-arts, Paris.<\/p>\n

Cultural Activity\u00a0:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

2006\/07<\/b> \u00a0Workshop Children and Parents, “Parents-Enfants” association “Traces”. La Forge, France.<\/p>\n

Grants, Awards :<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1997<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0“Bordalo Pinheiro” Award, Portugal.<\/p>\n

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1995 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b>– \u00a0Artwork “Amor” bought by F.R.A.C. Ile-de-France.<\/p>\n

-Help in the creation of “Le Landau”. Fine Art Department.<\/p>\n

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1994 \u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Help in the first exhibition, Ministry of Culture, France.<\/p>\n

1993 \u00a0<\/b>\u00a0– 3rd<\/sup> Award at the Salon of Montrouge, France.<\/p>\n

– Sculpture Award. “Salon des F\u00e9licit\u00e9s” of National School of Fine Arts. Paris, France.<\/p>\n

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MONICA MACHADO<\/span><\/h4>\n

Born in 1966<\/p>\n

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The Clothing Line<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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2000-2006<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mosaic sculpture, installation, rope, laundry, silicon, glass, tableware, lighting system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lenght\u00a0: 2.60 m\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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