Belongo

2003
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Embroidery on fabric
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201x201cm
Tier 3
History & Identity
© Fernando Alvim
Embroidery on the Belgian flag.

"Belongo" is a striking embroidery piece on a Belgium flag by Fernando Alvim. This artwork intertwines historical and colonial narratives with contemporary art, using the symbolic medium of a national flag to question identity and heritage.Alvim's "Belongo" reflects on the complex relationship between Belgium and its former colonies. The use of embroidery on the flag may represent the intricate and often painful intertwining of histories and cultures. The piece could be seen as a commentary on the lasting impacts of colonialism and the ongoing struggle for post-colonial identities.

Fernando Alvim

Angola
 -  
1963

Fernando Alvim

Angola
.
1963
Fernando Alvim