Map (2012)
Created in 2012, Map is a large-scale C-print by Brazilian artist Sofia Borges, measuring 225 x 150 cm. This work exemplifies Borges's exploration of representation and the boundaries between reality and artifice. By photographing objects such as maps, fossils, and dioramas, she challenges the viewer's perception and invites a deeper contemplation of how we construct and interpret images.
Sofia Borges (b. 1984) is a contemporary Brazilian artist known for her thought-provoking photographic works that delve into themes of representation, mythology, and the nature of images. A graduate of the Universidade de São Paulo, Borges has exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the 33rd São Paulo Biennial. Her work often features close-ups of objects like taxidermy animals and classical sculptures, prompting questions about authenticity and the constructed nature of visual narratives.
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