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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

\u201cThe Comfort Toy Tree\u201d is, to this day, the one and only textile work created by Monica Machado. Yet the process remains the same, as the artist deconstructs and reconstructs materials toward a single artistic purpose. This work, of remarkable creative strength, is just as fascinating when viewed as a whole as it is in its smallest details.<\/p>\n

Each \u201ccomfort toy\u201d is a unique assembly of disparate plush elements. Together, they form original creations which, joined side by side, become the artwork itself.<\/p>\n

Monica Machado\u2019s fertile imagination strikes brilliantly through these \u201ccomfort toys,\u201d where metamorphosis and mystery constantly intrigue the viewer. To look at one plush toy is to discover four, five, or six others within it, in an infinite range of possibilities. Reason loses its bearings and gives way to reverie. What first appears to be a teddy bear suddenly reveals itself as a drum, which then transforms into a flower visited by a creature impossible to name. One may think they recognize Spider-Man, only to realize he has metamorphosed into a cheerleader. Further along, he becomes Superman. Papa Smurf is transformed into a playing-card guard straight out of the world of Alice in Wonderland. The side of a die bearing the number four now resembles a face. Donald Duck is metamorphosed into a cyclops far more amusing than frightening.<\/p>\n

A great variety of worlds collide here \u2014 from Walt Disney to the superheroes of famous comic books, passing through the universe of games (cards, dice, and more). Searching for a single reference would be futile. Their assemblages elevate them into entirely new dimensions. From this tree, which has not yet revealed all its secrets, sounds, and lights, everything still remains to be discovered\u2026<\/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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Comfort Toy \u00a0Tree<\/i><\/h4>\n

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1996<\/span><\/p>\n

Textile work. Stuffed animals mosaic reworked and reassembled<\/span><\/p>\n

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Height\u00a0: 225 cm<\/span><\/p>\n

Width : 60 cm<\/span><\/p>\n

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