#14: Roberto Uribe Castro is an artist and architect who lives in Bogotá and Berlin. His work lies at the intersection of architecture, colonial history and society, with urban space serving as a living archive. In this episode, we discuss his installation-based works and designs, such as ‘Melting Traces’, ‘Black Gold’ and ‘Beacon of Truth’, through which he brings historical events and colonial continuities to light in public spaces. He also shares insights into his socio-cultural work with indigenous communities in Colombia and discusses how to deal with colonial monuments, as well as the potential of digital art forms.

Please note:

This recording was taken on 21 October 2024. Information regarding individuals and positions may therefore no longer be up to date.

Quellen:

• Website of Roberto Uribe Castro: https://robertouribecastro.de/en

• Instagram of Roberto Uribe Castro: https://www.instagram.com/robertouribecastro/

• PACA (Projects by Virginia Lopez, Spain): https://pacaproyectosartisticos.com/tag/virginia-lopez/

• Global Village Berlin (Competition Dekoloniales Denkzeichen): https://www.berlin-global-village.de/en/dekoloniales-denkzeichen/

• Museum Zitadelle Spandau (Sculpture exhibition): https://www.zitadelle-berlin.de/museen/enthullt/

Kapitelübersichten:(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) The city as a living archive

(03:19) Research residency in Asturias

(05:35) ‘Melting Traces’: Remembering disappearance

(11:50) ‘Black Gold’: Rubber and the automotive industry

(14:39) ‘Beacon of Truth’: Identity and public space

(20:07) Research in the archives and colonial erasure

(22:00) Political dimensions: Physical vs. digital art (AR)

(27:23) Colonial Traces and the Toppling of Statues in Bogotá

(39:22) Architecture as a Memorial and an Outlook on New Projects