Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Antonio Paucar

\Antonio Paucar

Antonio Paucar, *1973 in Huancayo, Peru,
lives and works in Berlin and Peru

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Antonio Paucar (b. 1973, Huancayo, Peru) creates a unique artistic language through his performances, sculptures and video works. He reinvokes his origins in Andean culture through rituals and interventions. His practice addresses issues such as contemporary conflicts, the assassination of indigenous leaders, climate change and surveillance technology. Paucar is characterized by establishing dialogues with Andean and indigenous ancestral knowledge, often in critical tension with Western culture, enriching his work with a multifaceted perspective.

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Selected Works

Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Antonio Paucar \ La energía espiral del AYNI (2023)

Antonio Paucar

La energía espiral del AYNI (2023)
white and black alpaca wool and video
14x140x120
Duration 44:46 min
Edition of 5 + 2 AP
Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Antonio Paucar \ Guardián del maizal (2013)

Antonio Paucar

Guardián del maizal (2013)
Framed 45,7 x 33,7 x 4 cm
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Guardián del maizal (Guardian of Corn) (2013)
HD-Video
Duration: 03:21:00
Edition of 5 + 1AP
Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Antonio Paucar \ Altar (2005)

Antonio Paucar

Altar (2005)
34 x 25 cm
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Altar (2005)
Video
Duration: 2:40 min.
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Porteador Andino (2014)
HD-Video
Duration: 00:04:39
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Das Blut im Wein zeichnet (Blood Drawing in Wine) (2011)
Performance, Installation, Video, HDV
Duration: 3:50 min. (Loop)
Edition of 5

Antonio Paucar

Danzando Con Mis Luciérnagas (2007)
Video
Duration: 03:05 min.
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Protéjame (Protect Me) (2006)
Video, HDV
Duration: 2 min.
Edition of 5

Antonio Paucar

Fuerza centrifuga (2008)
Video, HDV
Duration: 6 min.
Edition of 5

Antonio Paucar

Suspendido en la Queñua (2014)
HD-Video
Duration: 00:32:47
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Aprendiendo a desanudarme (2013)
Video
Duration: 03:39 min.
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Mein Warten auf Veränderung (Me Waiting for Change) (2005)
Video
Duration: 01:21 min.
Edition of 5 + 1AP

Antonio Paucar

Marcelinho (2005)
Video
Duration: 13:00 min.
Edition of 5 + 1AP

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