How can the familiar become something entirely unknown?
In short: Argentinian artist Liliana Porter examines Jacometto’s 'Portrait of a Young Man' to explore the tension between closeness and distance in art.
In this episode of The Artist Project, Liliana Porter reflects on the paradox of seeing something that is simultaneously familiar and unknown. Born in 1941, the Argentinian artist utilizes her experience across various mediums—including photography, video, installation, mixed media, and printmaking—to respond to works within The Met's collection.
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