Swedish artist Runo Lagomarsino on his artistic practice, which is influenced by his personal history, a conceptual approach and the themes of colonialism, geography, and historiography.
The film encompasses the work La Place Entre Les Murs, in which the artist extracted silver from old photographic fixatives to create a piece that encapsulates the story of his family’s exile from Argentina. This process materializes the transformation of personal and collective memories into tangible art. Lagomarsino also reflects on the significance of geography and the constructed dichotomy between the Global North and South. He challenges these notions by highlighting the interconnectedness of different regions and histories.
The film further examines Lagomarsino’s installation “Las Casas Is Not a Home,” which references Bartolomé de las Casas, a Jesuit priest who advocated for the humanity of Indigenous people in the Americas. This work, along with others, underscores Lagomarsino’s interest in colonialism’s legacies.
Through his art, Lagomarsino invites viewers to question established historical narratives and consider the invisible yet pervasive impact of exile and colonialism. The film captures his creative process and the conceptual approach to creating art that challenges traditional representations.
Runo Lagomarsino, born in 1977 in Lund, Sweden, is a distinguished contemporary artist whose oeuvre encompasses installations, sculptures, and drawings. His artistic practice critically engages with themes of colonialism, geography, and historiography, often interrogating the legacies of imperialism and the construction of historical narratives. Lagomarsino’s work has been exhibited internationally, including prestigious venues such as the Venice Biennale and Moderna Museet.
Producer and editor: Signe Boe Pedersen
Cinematographer: Jarl Therkelsen Kaldan & Signe Boe Pedersen
Copyright: Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2024
