Representative work by Eugenio Dittborn
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Artist

Eugenio Dittborn

b. 1943, Santiago, Chile · Chilean

Eugenio Dittborn developed Airmail Paintings—large folded works on paper or fabric sent internationally through the postal system during Chile’s dictatorship. The creases, envelopes and shipping history become integral to the work.

Painting; mail art; installation

Major Works

  • 1984 onwardAirmail Paintings
  • 1984No. 1 Airmail Painting
  • 1980sHistory of the Human Face
  • 1989The 21st History of the Human Face
  • 1976Delachilenapintura, historia
  • 1980sCorrecaminos
  • 1980s–2000sFolding Works
  • 1980sPolice Archive Faces
  • 1980sMapa/Ruta Works
  • 1980s–2000sAirmail Envelope Installations

Interviews & Writing

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