Allora & Calzadilla

Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla are a collaborative duo of visual artists based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, who have been working together since 1995. Their practice spans various media, including sculpture, photography, performance, sound, and video. Known for their thought-provoking works, they critically address the intersections of history, ecology, and geopolitics. Their research-oriented approach combines conceptual rigor with material experimentation, exploring themes such as colonialism, militarism, music and power, and human-nature interactions. Notable works include the "Land Mark" series and their representation of the United States at the 2011 Venice Biennale. With numerous exhibitions at prestigious institutions worldwide and several awards, Allora & Calzadilla have established themselves as important voices in contemporary art, challenging viewers to reconsider complex relationships between history, politics, and the environment.