Body, Territory, and Food Sovereignty at MAMM

The Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM) has inaugurated a trio of exhibitions titled 'Nos habitan pájaros y montañas', 'La luz, el fuego y la ceniza', and 'El susurro del barro'. These shows collectively explore the intersection of the human body, territorial sovereignty, and food security, featuring a dialogue between the museum's permanent collection—specifically the work of Débora Arango—and contemporary artists. The exhibitions utilize diverse media, including sound and raw materials like clay and soil, to address environmental and social crises.

This programming is significant for its application of Latin American feminist theories, particularly the concept of 'body-territory' as a site of political resistance against extractivism and patriarchy. By recontextualizing historical works by Arango alongside modern interventions, MAMM positions the museum as a space for urgent ecological discourse. The exhibitions challenge traditional Western binaries between nature and culture, emphasizing the fragility of Colombia's ecosystems and the political dimensions of the resources that sustain life.