
Vasco Araújo
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup:
Vasco Araújo - Diva’s Intimate Archive

Diva’s Intimate Archive, 2024
10 digital black and white photographs printed on 310gr William Turner paper (30 x 30 cm each), text written in black pen
180 x 60 cm
Diva’s Intimate Archive presents a set of ten photographs accompanied by a handwritten text. The work transports the viewer to an episode from 1958, narrated through the voice of a...
Diva’s Intimate Archive presents a set of ten photographs accompanied by a handwritten text. The work transports the viewer to an episode from 1958, narrated through the voice of a diva who surrenders to the unexpected nature of a romantic encounter.The account evokes the mystery and intensity of discovery, intertwining the protagonist’s performative world with the vulnerability of true intimacy. Opera, ever-present in her life, becomes the perfect metaphor for the emotion that arises during this boat trip to the sound of Cavalleria Rusticana. The black and white photographs reinforce the notion of fragmented memories, recalled with emotion and a touch of melancholy.At the same time, the work questions the boundaries between what can be revealed and what remains repressed, between the public persona and the private experience. Diva’s Intimate Archive is not merely a record of a moment but an invitation to reflect on the nature of intimacy and the impact of unexpected passion in shaping the self.
Join our mailing list
* denotes required fields
We will process the personal data you have supplied in accordance with our privacy policy (available on request). You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by clicking the link in our emails.