Olga de Amaral Retrospective Presents Intersection of Identity


The Institute of Up to date Artwork in Miami is proud to current a retrospective of Colombian artist Olga de Amaral. A titan in her discipline, the exhibition follows her six-decade profession as an artist and educator, a singular voice in post-war Latin American abstraction. Remodeling the panorama of textile and fiber artwork as we all know it, this landmark exhibition offered in collaboration with Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain unveils 50 works from all through the artist’s profession, a lot of which have by no means been seen exterior Colombia. With this exhibition, Amaral continues to pave a brand new path, answering innate questions by way of her follow, making an inside world recognized.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Indigenous weaving methods meet Bauhaus abstraction, inviting viewers by way of a meditative “vertical forest.” The artist veers away from rigidity and conformity, each bit not solely a special measurement, however showcasing textile manipulations that span a number of various kinds of South American weaving. As a lot architectural as they’re artwork, the items replenish the room in giant bursts of shade, transparencies flitting by way of 1000’s of particular person threads. Vertices of ‘mild’ emerge, all due to optical illusions imbued into the fibers. Giant, immersive, and trustworthy, these items seize the attention and coronary heart equally. The 2-dimensional seamlessly engages with the third, bringing a life to area that’s reflexively genuine. The aim is to know and be understood, in an ongoing dialogue between artist and viewer.

Three large hanging textile artworks displayed in a bright, modern gallery with floor-to-ceiling windows and light wood floors.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

A close-up view of a weaving loom with vertical threads, showing a ruler and a green-yellow geometric shape within the woven fabric, reminiscent of Olga de Amaral's intricate textile artistry.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Vertical lines in shades of red and black create an abstract pattern, reminiscent of Olga de Amaral's textured fabric works or painted streaks running from top to bottom.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Hanging textile panels by Olga de Amaral made of vertical strings—one gray with a black oval, another yellow with a white arc—are displayed in a modern gallery space with wood floors.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Themes of geometry, mild, and impermanence emerge, reflecting upon our intertwined humanity. Monumental goldleaf Estelas describe a journey by way of expertise itself, time-intensive work making a pure bond with the piece. Emotional bond is crucial to Amaral, making a dialogue of “off stretcher” works all through her profession, extending risk previous the canvas.

Large contemporary gallery with polished wood floors, displaying various colorful woven textile artworks hanging from thin vertical poles.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Multiple large woven textile artworks hang from the ceiling in a modern gallery space with wooden floors, white walls, and minimal furnishings.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Two large woven textile artworks, one gold and one multicolored, hang vertically from ceiling-mounted supports in a modern gallery with wood floors and gray walls.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Stacked reddish-brown bricks are arranged in uneven vertical piles, creating a textured wall with varying heights and visible gaps—evoking the intricate, layered compositions seen in Olga de Amaral’s works.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Several large, colorful woven textile panels by Olga de Amaral hang from the ceiling in a bright, modern gallery space with light wood floors and minimal furnishings.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Three textured hanging textile artworks in shades of yellow, orange, and gray are displayed in a modern gallery with wooden floors and a small bench.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

A hanging art installation inspired by Olga de Amaral, with layered, textured pieces resembling scales, floats above a small round table in a modern, minimalist room featuring sleek wood floors.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

A reflective silver bench sits on a wooden floor in front of several large, hanging textile artworks in a modern gallery space.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

A close-up of a woven textile inspired by Olga de Amaral, featuring interlaced threads in blue, white, red, and tan that create a textured, wave-like pattern.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Installation view of large, colorful woven and knotted textile artworks hanging in a modern gallery space with light wood floors and white walls.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Large contemporary art gallery with colorful textile installations hanging from ceiling and walls, mirrored tables, and a person walking through the space.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

A person stands in a modern art gallery viewing colorful, textured textile artworks and framed pieces hanging from the ceiling on display.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

A modern gallery space displays various large, colorful woven textile artworks hanging from the ceiling, with a reflective bench on the wooden floor.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Contemporary art gallery with colorful textile installations hanging from the ceiling and mirrored benches on a light wooden floor.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Olga de Amaral expertly crafts textile works from fiber, paint, gesso, and treasured metals that embody a marked presence wherever they go. Learning on the Cranbrook Academy of Arts, honing her signature fashion, unbound by fashion or conference. This data propelled her to determine and direct the Textile Division on the Universidad de los Andes (College of the Andes) in Bogotá, investing in a number of new generations of fiber experience. Receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1973, and being named “Artist Visionary” by the Museum of Fashionable Artwork in 2005, her work is hosted in over forty museums, broadcasting her indelible influence throughout the globe.

Art installation featuring textile and woven works, framed pieces, and wall-mounted sculptures displayed in a spacious, modern gallery with polished floors and white walls.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

Several large, textured panels in gold, black, and silver hang suspended from the ceiling in a minimalist gallery space with wooden floors.

Exhibition view, “Olga de Amaral” on the Institute of Up to date Artwork, Miami, offered with the Fondation Cartier pour l’artwork contemporain, Could 1 – October 12, 2025. © Olga de Amaral Picture: © Kris Tamburello

To be taught extra in regards to the Olga de Amaral retrospective at ICA Miami, which is on show till October 12, 2025, go to icamiami.com.

Rising up in NYC has given Aria a novel perspective into artwork + design, continuously striving for brand spanking new initiatives to get immersed in. An avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, handwork and private contact is central to what she loves in regards to the constructed surroundings. Exterior of the town, she enjoys mountaineering, biking, and studying about area.

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